School Principal Salary in New Zealand
NZ$138,216
per year
per month
NZ$11,520
per month
per year
School Principal - Average Salary NZ
The median (average) salary for a School Principal in New Zealand is NZ$138,216 per year, which is 124% higher than the national median (average) salary.
School Principal base salary range: NZ$95,175 to NZ$166,272 (School roll-based salary component).
In addition to base salary Principals shall be paid a staffing-based salary and Decile Funding, as well as an additional remuneration when they have other responsibilities.
School Principal base salary range: NZ$95,175 to NZ$166,272 (School roll-based salary component).
In addition to base salary Principals shall be paid a staffing-based salary and Decile Funding, as well as an additional remuneration when they have other responsibilities.
NZ$95,175
Low
NZ$138,216
Median salary
NZ$166,272
High
NZ$7,930
Low
NZ$11,520
Median salary
NZ$13,860
High
School Principal Salary Range
The Principal’s salary shall be determined in accordance with the grade of the school (U grade).
Deputy Principals, Associate Principals or Primary and Intermediate School Principals tend to have the lowest salaries, while Secondary Principals usually earn more.
Deputy Principals, Associate Principals or Primary and Intermediate School Principals tend to have the lowest salaries, while Secondary Principals usually earn more.
School Principal - Pay Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Principal | NZ$147K/year | +6% |
| Primary School Principal | NZ$133K/year | -4% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
44%
44%
Male
56%
56%
School Principal - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is a guide only. Salaries are gross unless otherwise stated.
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