School Principal salary in Cleveland, OH

How much does a School Principal make in Cleveland, OH?

Median base salary

Government data

$138,922

Median $138,922

Low $85,526High $184,114

Based on 2,440 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Cleveland, OH (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: $85,526
25th percentile: $112,014
75th percentile: $168,658
90th percentile: $184,114

Highest paying cities for School Principal in OH

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$103,020a year
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$102,400a year
Akron, OH$101,070a year
Columbus, OH$101,000a year
Toledo, OH$100,140a year
Canton-Massillon, OH$99,810a year
Cleveland, OH$99,230a year
Lima, OH$97,240a year

School Principal job openings in Cleveland, OH

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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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