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School Principal Salary in Maine (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $74,973/year ($6,248/month) for a single filer
School Principal pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $79,850 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $93,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $102,890 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $124,050 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $128,750 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,710 School Principal jobs in Maine (occupation code 11-9032, “Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median School Principal salary of $102,890 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $74,973 — an effective tax rate of 27.1%.
| Gross (median) | $102,890 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,806 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,871 |
| Maine state income tax | −$6,240 |
| Take-home (annual) | $74,973 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,248 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Principal make in Maine?
- The median School Principal salary in Maine is $102,890 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $93,080 and $124,050.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Principal in Maine?
- On the median salary of $102,890, a single filer in Maine takes home about $74,973 per year ($6,248 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.1%.
- How many School Principal jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 1,710 School Principal jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.