Median salary
$102,500
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$72.1k – $123k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
45.2%
19 of 42 roles
Live roles
42
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
Middle School Principal (2027-2028)
Elementary School Principal (2027-2028)
Principal / Head of School
2026-27 Middle School Assistant Principal of STEM
Assistant Principal of Specialized Services - 2026/2027 School Year
Middle School Assistant Principal (2027-2028)
Director of Development for Principal Gifts at Cockrell School
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Zeta Charter Schools
|
$152,500 | 3 |
|
Masterycharter
|
$92,988 | 2 |
ACCEL Schools
|
$81,250 | 2 |
|
The University of Texas at Austin
|
$70,920 | 2 |
|
University of Chicago
|
$450,000 | 1 |
|
Brilla Schools
|
$130,440 | 1 |
| IS International Schools Partnership | $126,008 | 1 |
Willamette University
|
$107,500 | 1 |
School Administrator salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $130,440 | 5 |
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How much do School Administrator roles pay?
The median salary for School Administrator roles is $102,500 per year. Most pay falls between $72,100 (25th percentile) and $123,004 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $57,312 to $152,500.
These figures are computed live from 42 active School Administrator roles on JobsRadar, of which 19 (45.2%) 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 include University of Chicago, Zeta Charter Schools, International Schools Partnership 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?
- The median is $102,500 per year, with most pay between $72,100 and $123,004 (25th–75th percentile), based on 19 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the School Administrator salary range?
- Pay ranges from about $57,312 to $152,500 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $102,500. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.