School Superintendent Salary in the United States

School Superintendent Salary

How much does a School Superintendent make in the United States? The average School Superintendent salary in the United States is $178,415 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $145,745 and $215,285. 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. 

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School Superintendent Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile School Superintendent Salary $116,001 US April 24, 2024
25th Percentile School Superintendent Salary $145,745 US April 24, 2024
50th Percentile School Superintendent Salary $178,415 US April 24, 2024
75th Percentile School Superintendent Salary $215,285 US April 24, 2024
90th Percentile School Superintendent Salary $248,853 US April 24, 2024
25% $145,745 10% $116,001 90% $248,853 75% $215,285 $178,415 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a School Superintendent 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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Life Insurance: Life Insurance can be defined as a contract between an insurance policy holder and an insurance company, where the insurer promises to pay a sum of money in exchange for a premium, upon the death of an insured person or after a set period

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CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.

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Leadership 9.97%
Life Insurance 1.12%
CPR 2.53%
Others 86.38%

Job Description for School Superintendent

School Superintendent directs and manages a school district. Oversees all aspects of the district's operational policies, objectives, initiatives. Being a School Superintendent is responsible for the attainment of short- and long-term financial and operational goals for the school system. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, School Superintendent typically reports to top management. May require a master's degree. The School Superintendent manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a School Superintendent typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • HardHat Workforce Solutions - Reston, VA
    🛠️ **Job Opportunity: Experienced Superintendent - Public School Projects** 🏫. Join our team as an Experienced Superintendent and play a crucial role in ...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Mary Cariola Childrens Center, Inc. - Rochester, NY
    Salary Range: $30.00 - $33.66 Per Hour. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Sensitivity to cultural diversity of others. Maintains accurate and current ...
    - 1 Month Ago
  • Interim Healthcare - Shanksville, PA
    As a School Aide – Personal Care Aide (PCA) you will be called to care when you’re needed most. As part of Interim HealthCare, you’ll support a full range ...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Interim Healthcare - NEW PARIS, PA
    As a School Aide – Personal Care Aide (PCA) you will be called to care when you’re needed most. As part of Interim HealthCare, you’ll support a full range ...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Ombudsman Educational Services - Scottsbluff, NE
    Ombudsman Educational Services. a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a. School Counselor. to join our award-winn...
    - 3 Days Ago
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School Superintendent Pay Difference by Location

School Superintendent salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of School Superintendent, the highest School Superintendent salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the School Superintendent salary is 25.0% above. The lowest School Superintendent salary is in Miami, FL, where the School Superintendent salary is 3.5% 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
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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