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School Principal Salary in Montana (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $72,109/year ($6,009/month) for a single filer
School Principal pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $79,800 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $95,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $111,860 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $127,800 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 930 School Principal jobs in Montana (occupation code 11-9032, “Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median School Principal salary of $95,700 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $72,109 — an effective tax rate of 24.7%.
| Gross (median) | $95,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,224 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,321 |
| Montana state income tax | −$4,046 |
| Take-home (annual) | $72,109 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,009 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Montana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Principal make in Montana?
- The median School Principal salary in Montana is $95,700 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $79,800 and $111,860.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Principal in Montana?
- On the median salary of $95,700, a single filer in Montana takes home about $72,109 per year ($6,009 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.7%.
- How many School Principal jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 930 School Principal jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.