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School Principal Salary in North Dakota (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $83,920/year ($6,993/month) for a single filer
School Principal pay range in North Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $81,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $94,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $107,940 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $134,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $155,860 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 810 School Principal jobs in North Dakota (occupation code 11-9032, “Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Dakota
A median School Principal salary of $107,940 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Dakota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $83,920 — an effective tax rate of 22.3%.
| Gross (median) | $107,940 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,917 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,257 |
| North Dakota state income tax | −$846 |
| Take-home (annual) | $83,920 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,993 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Principal make in North Dakota?
- The median School Principal salary in North Dakota is $107,940 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $94,990 and $134,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Principal in North Dakota?
- On the median salary of $107,940, a single filer in North Dakota takes home about $83,920 per year ($6,993 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.3%.
- How many School Principal jobs are there in North Dakota?
- BLS counts 810 School Principal jobs in North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota.