School Principal Salary in South Africa
R 477,914
per year
per month
R 39,830
per month
per year
School Principal Average Salary
The average salary for a School Principal in SA is R 477 914 gross per year (R 39 830 gross per month), which is 69% higher than the South Africa's national average salary.
Salary Range: a School Principal can expect an average starting salary of R 346 000. The highest salaries can exceed R 1 000 000.
Salary Range: a School Principal can expect an average starting salary of R 346 000. The highest salaries can exceed R 1 000 000.
R 346,000
Low
R 477,914
Average salary
R 1,000,000
High
R 28,830
Low
R 39,830
Average salary
R 83,330
High
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School Principal Salary Range - South Africa
Among School Principals in South Africa, Deputy Principals or Primary School Principals tend to have the lowest salaries, while High School Principals enjoy the highest salaries.
School Principal - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| High School Principal | R 564K/year | +18% |
| Primary School Principal | R 363K/year | -24% |
| Deputy Principal | R 325K/year | -32% |
School Principal - Pay by Experience Level
In South Africa, a School Principal with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of R 370 000 gross per year. A mid career School Principal with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of R 450 000, while an experienced School Principal with 10-20 years of experience makes on average R 780 000. School Principals with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than R 1 000 000.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a School Principal in SA
| Late Career | ▲ +109% |
| Experienced | ▲ +63% |
| Average Salary | R 477,914/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -6% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -23% |
School Principal - Related Salaries
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