50% of professionals earn between R 280 000 - R 550 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 400 000
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The average salary for a School Principal in South Africa is ZAR 280 000 - ZAR 550 000 per year in 2026. The median salary is ZAR 475 000 per year, based on 532 active job listings.
The cities with the most School Principal job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Midrand, Pretoria, Sandton. Johannesburg leads with 150 job openings.
Leading employers for School Principal roles in South Africa include Hatch, Vodafone, Edustaff, AECOM, First Degree Recruitment.
Explore 532 School Principal job listings in South Africa on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.