School Principal salary in San Jose Sunnyvale Santa Clara, CA

How much does a School Principal make in San Jose Sunnyvale Santa Clara, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$231,728

Median $231,728
Low $139,832High $296,646

Based on 1,730 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, 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
$139,832
25th percentile
$181,370
75th percentile
$276,724
90th percentile
$296,646

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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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