How much does a School Principal make in Saint Louis, MO? The average School Principal salary in Saint Louis, MO is $116,162 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $102,598 and $130,670. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

School Principal Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile School Principal Salary $90,248 Saint Louis,MO February 26, 2024
25th Percentile School Principal Salary $102,598 Saint Louis,MO February 26, 2024
50th Percentile School Principal Salary $116,162 Saint Louis,MO February 26, 2024
75th Percentile School Principal Salary $130,670 Saint Louis,MO February 26, 2024
90th Percentile School Principal Salary $143,879 Saint Louis,MO February 26, 2024
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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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For School Principal, the first career path typically progresses to School Superintendent.

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School Principal salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of School Principal, the highest School Principal salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the School Principal salary is 25.0% above. The lowest School Principal salary is in Miami, FL, where the School Principal salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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