50% of professionals earn between R 280 000 - R 550 000 ZAR
The median salary is R 400 000
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 614 active job listings.
The cities with the most School Principal job opportunities in South Africa are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, Midrand, Centurion. Johannesburg leads with 150 job openings.
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