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School Principal Salary in Ohio (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $76,869/year ($6,406/month) for a single filer
School Principal pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $81,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $99,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $119,230 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $129,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,480 School Principal jobs in Ohio (occupation code 11-9032, “Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median School Principal salary of $99,590 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $76,869 — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
| Gross (median) | $99,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,080 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,619 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$2,022 |
| Take-home (annual) | $76,869 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,406 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Principal make in Ohio?
- The median School Principal salary in Ohio is $99,590 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $81,240 and $119,230.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Principal in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $99,590, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $76,869 per year ($6,406 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
- How many School Principal jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 12,480 School Principal jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.