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School Principal Salary in Arizona (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $75,373/year ($6,281/month) for a single filer
School Principal pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $80,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $97,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $106,750 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $128,320 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,270 School Principal jobs in Arizona (occupation code 11-9032, “Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median School Principal salary of $97,480 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $75,373 — an effective tax rate of 22.7%.
| Gross (median) | $97,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,616 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,457 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$2,035 |
| Take-home (annual) | $75,373 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,281 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Principal make in Arizona?
- The median School Principal salary in Arizona is $97,480 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,120 and $106,750.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Principal in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $97,480, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $75,373 per year ($6,281 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.7%.
- How many School Principal jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 5,270 School Principal jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.