Median salary
$110,500
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$89.8k – $134.1k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
61.5%
16 of 26 roles
Live roles
26
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Chief Student Affairs Officer and Dean of Students in the University
Elementary School Principal (2027-2028)
Middle School Principal (2027-2028)
High Tech Middle North County School Director (Principal)
2026-27 Middle School Assistant Principal of STEM
Assistant Principal of Specialized Services - 2026/2027 School Year
Assistant Principal of School Culture - On Assigment - 2026/2027 School Year
Middle School Assistant Principal (2027-2028)
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Zeta Charter Schools
|
$152,500 | 3 |
|
Masterycharter
|
$116,775 | 3 |
| AS AMS Schools | $102,500 | 2 |
|
University of Chicago
|
$450,000 | 1 |
|
Hightechhigh
|
$145,199 | 1 |
|
Brilla Schools
|
$130,440 | 1 |
Willamette University
|
$107,500 | 1 |
Adventist HealthCare
|
$96,647 | 1 |
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How much do School Administrator roles in United States pay?
The median salary for School Administrator roles in United States is $110,500 per year. Most pay falls between $89,785 (25th percentile) and $134,129 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $54,500 to $152,500.
These figures are computed live from 26 active School Administrator roles in United States on JobsRadar, of which 16 (61.5%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid School Administrator roles in United States include University of Chicago, Zeta Charter Schools, Hightechhigh and Brilla Schools.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average School Administrator salary in United States?
- The median is $110,500 per year, with most pay between $89,785 and $134,129 (25th–75th percentile), based on 16 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the School Administrator salary range in United States?
- Pay ranges from about $54,500 to $152,500 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $110,500. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.