How much does a School Principal make in Illinois? The average School Principal salary in Illinois is $121,224 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $107,068 and $136,364. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

School Principal Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile School Principal Salary $94,181 IL February 26, 2024
25th Percentile School Principal Salary $107,068 IL February 26, 2024
50th Percentile School Principal Salary $121,224 IL February 26, 2024
75th Percentile School Principal Salary $136,364 IL February 26, 2024
90th Percentile School Principal Salary $150,148 IL February 26, 2024
25% $107,068 10% $94,181 90% $150,148 75% $136,364 $121,224 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a School Principal need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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School Operations: Typically responsible for a dizzying array of non-instructional tasks, including but not limited to school finance, student transitions, human resources, student recruitment, and enrollment, transportation, food service, …

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client relationship: Client relationship managemen is focused on building relationships with clients to ensure that their needs are met, they are satisfied with the services and/or products provided by the company.

Leadership 7.59%
School Operations 0.5%
client relationship 0.34%
Others 91.57%

Job Description for School Principal

School Principal directs and oversees education and teaching programs for an assigned school. Responsibilities include developing the curriculum, staffing departments, reviewing faculty performance, and creating an atmosphere conducive to scholarly pursuits. Being a School Principal ensures all school activities are within budgetary guidelines. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, School Principal typically reports to a superintendent. May require a master's degree. The School Principal typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a School Principal typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $124,456 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $124,032 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $111,894 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $113,248 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $115,219 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $124,032 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $110,803 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $109,976 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $115,219 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $108,342 Date Updated February 26, 2024

Career Path for School Principal

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