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School Principal Salary in Connecticut (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $109,932/year ($9,161/month) for a single filer
School Principal pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $86,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $124,030 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $156,240 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $171,910 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $194,310 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,610 School Principal jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 11-9032, “Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median School Principal salary of $156,240 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $109,932 — an effective tax rate of 29.6%.
| Gross (median) | $156,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$26,232 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$11,952 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$8,124 |
| Take-home (annual) | $109,932 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,161 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Principal make in Connecticut?
- The median School Principal salary in Connecticut is $156,240 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $124,030 and $171,910.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Principal in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $156,240, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $109,932 per year ($9,161 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.6%.
- How many School Principal jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 4,610 School Principal jobs in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut.