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School Principal Salary in Vermont (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $78,101/year ($6,508/month) for a single filer
School Principal pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $76,900 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $96,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $105,350 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $123,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $134,570 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,000 School Principal jobs in Vermont (occupation code 11-9032, “Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median School Principal salary of $105,350 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Vermont state income tax, a single filer keeps about $78,101 — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
| Gross (median) | $105,350 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,347 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,059 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$4,843 |
| Take-home (annual) | $78,101 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,508 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Principal make in Vermont?
- The median School Principal salary in Vermont is $105,350 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $96,370 and $123,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Principal in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $105,350, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $78,101 per year ($6,508 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.9%.
- How many School Principal jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 1,000 School Principal jobs in Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont.