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School Principal Salary in Oregon (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $89,325/year ($7,444/month) for a single filer
School Principal pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $76,240 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $101,540 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $130,050 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $153,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $165,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,160 School Principal jobs in Oregon (occupation code 11-9032, “Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median School Principal salary of $130,050 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $89,325 — an effective tax rate of 31.3%.
| Gross (median) | $130,050 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,946 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,949 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$10,830 |
| Take-home (annual) | $89,325 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,444 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Principal make in Oregon?
- The median School Principal salary in Oregon is $130,050 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $101,540 and $153,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Principal in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $130,050, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $89,325 per year ($7,444 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 31.3%.
- How many School Principal jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 4,160 School Principal jobs in Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.