School Principal salary in San Diego Chula Vista Carlsbad, CA

How much does a School Principal make in San Diego Chula Vista Carlsbad, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$228,480

Median $228,480
Low $143,738High $282,758

Based on 2,370 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, 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
$143,738
25th percentile
$178,878
75th percentile
$236,278
90th percentile
$282,758

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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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