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School Principal Salary in Nevada (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $85,807/year ($7,151/month) for a single filer
School Principal pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,980 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $89,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $109,420 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $132,450 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $136,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,490 School Principal jobs in Nevada (occupation code 11-9032, “Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median School Principal salary of $109,420 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $85,807 — an effective tax rate of 21.6%.
| Gross (median) | $109,420 |
| Federal income tax | −$15,242 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,371 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $85,807 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,151 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Principal make in Nevada?
- The median School Principal salary in Nevada is $109,420 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $89,120 and $132,450.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Principal in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $109,420, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $85,807 per year ($7,151 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 21.6%.
- How many School Principal jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 2,490 School Principal jobs in Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada.