School Principal salary in Seattle Tacoma Bellevue, WA

How much does a School Principal make in Seattle Tacoma Bellevue, WA?

Median base salary

Government data

$243,964

Median $243,964
Low $150,066High $293,160

Based on 3,360 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (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
$150,066
25th percentile
$199,640
75th percentile
$264,810
90th percentile
$293,160

Highest paying cities for School Principal in WA

School Principal job openings in Seattle Tacoma Bellevue, WA

No School Principal openings in Seattle Tacoma Bellevue, WA right now.

Browse all jobs

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.

How we calculate salaries|Explore salaries for other roles