School Principal salary in Baltimore Columbia Towson, MD

How much does a School Principal make in Baltimore Columbia Towson, MD?

Median base salary

Government data

$184,632

Median $184,632
Low $111,230High $238,924

Based on 3,850 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (updated July 31, 2026).

Adjusted up 40% for lead-level roles, because this occupation's wage data is published for all experience levels combined.

Salary range

10th percentile
$111,230
25th percentile
$144,886
75th percentile
$208,082
90th percentile
$238,924

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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