How much does a School Superintendent make in California? The average School Superintendent salary in California is $196,037 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $160,132 and $236,543. 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 Superintendent Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile School Superintendent Salary $127,442 CA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile School Superintendent Salary $160,132 CA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile School Superintendent Salary $196,037 CA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile School Superintendent Salary $236,543 CA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile School Superintendent Salary $273,421 CA February 26, 2024
25% $160,132 10% $127,442 90% $273,421 75% $236,543 $196,037 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.

Leadership 2.39%
Life insurance 0.27%
CPR 0.61%
Others 96.73%

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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $188,674 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $189,514 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $198,367 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $188,461 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $180,328 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $194,949 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $189,070 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $177,020 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $216,832 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $216,334 Date Updated February 26, 2024
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