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School Principal Salary in Virginia (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $78,131/year ($6,511/month) for a single filer
School Principal pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $78,300 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $90,740 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $106,100 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $134,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $164,320 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,470 School Principal jobs in Virginia (occupation code 11-9032, “Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median School Principal salary of $106,100 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $78,131 — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
| Gross (median) | $106,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,512 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,117 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$5,340 |
| Take-home (annual) | $78,131 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,511 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Virginia paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a School Principal make in Virginia?
- The median School Principal salary in Virginia is $106,100 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $90,740 and $134,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a School Principal in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $106,100, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $78,131 per year ($6,511 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
- How many School Principal jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 8,470 School Principal jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.