School Principal salary in Columbus, IN

How much does a School Principal make in Columbus, IN?

Median base salary

Government data

$137,424

Median $137,424

Low $101,850High $180,978

Based on 90 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Columbus, IN (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: $101,850
25th percentile: $110,208
75th percentile: $148,414
90th percentile: $180,978

Highest paying cities for School Principal

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$128,780a year
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$115,400a year
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN$111,470a year
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$103,020a year
Evansville, IN$102,460a year
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$102,400a year
Fort Wayne, IN$100,060a year
Columbus, IN$98,160a year

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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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