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School Principal Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $92,626/year ($7,719/month) for a single filer
School Principal pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $81,640 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $103,440 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $128,430 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $138,380 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $166,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,570 School Principal jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 11-9032, “Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median School Principal salary of $128,430 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $92,626 — an effective tax rate of 27.9%.
| Gross (median) | $128,430 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,557 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,825 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$6,422 |
| Take-home (annual) | $92,626 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,719 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Principal make in Massachusetts?
- The median School Principal salary in Massachusetts is $128,430 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $103,440 and $138,380.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Principal in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $128,430, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $92,626 per year ($7,719 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 27.9%.
- How many School Principal jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 10,570 School Principal jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.