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School Principal Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $88,698/year ($7,392/month) for a single filer
School Principal pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $78,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $98,570 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $118,710 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $133,380 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $161,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,460 School Principal jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 11-9032, “Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median School Principal salary of $118,710 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $88,698 — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
| Gross (median) | $118,710 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,286 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,081 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$3,644 |
| Take-home (annual) | $88,698 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,392 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Pennsylvania paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Principal make in Pennsylvania?
- The median School Principal salary in Pennsylvania is $118,710 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $98,570 and $133,380.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Principal in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $118,710, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $88,698 per year ($7,392 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
- How many School Principal jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 14,460 School Principal jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.