Average salary
$11,642 - $12,775
Median salary
$11,642 - $12,775
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$9K
25th percentile$11K
Median$12K
75th percentile$13K
90th percentile$15K
50% of professionals earn between $10,979 - $12,775 NZD
The median salary is $11,642
Top cities
Wellington303 job openings
Auckland294 job openings
Wellington Central87 job openings
Christchurch81 job openings
Wellington City59 job openings
Hamilton32 job openings
Workfromhome21 job openings
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The average salary for a School Principal in New Zealand is NZD 11,642 - NZD 12,775 per year in 2026. The median salary is NZD 12,209 per year, based on 1,301 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 303 job openings.
Explore 1,301 School Principal job listings in New Zealand on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.