Average salary
$110,000 - $131,273
Median salary
$110,000 - $131,273
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$15K
25th percentile$19K
Median$110K
75th percentile$131K
90th percentile$151K
50% of professionals earn between $19,358 - $131,273 NZD
The median salary is $110,000
Top cities
Wellington305 job openings
Auckland290 job openings
Wellington Central113 job openings
Christchurch65 job openings
Wellington City63 job openings
Hamilton49 job openings
Tauranga29 job openings
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The average salary for a School Principal in New Zealand is NZD 110,000 - NZD 131,273 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 120,637 per year, based on 1,331 active job listings.
The cities with the most School Principal job opportunities in New Zealand are Wellington, Auckland, Wellington Central, Christchurch, Wellington City. Wellington leads with 305 job openings.
Explore 1,331 School Principal job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.