School Principal salary in Salinas, CA

How much does a School Principal make in Salinas, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$226,226

Median $226,226
Low $156,394High $287,476

Based on 350 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Salinas, CA (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
$156,394
25th percentile
$189,812
75th percentile
$236,922
90th percentile
$287,476

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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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