Principal

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Median Average:
$137,727
Principal in Australia median base salary $137,727/yr. Information is based on 11 Principal jobs advertised between April 2023 and April 2024.
How much do Principal earn in Australia? The average salary of Principal is $137,727 in Australia
$137,727 /yr
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Average $137,727
Range $130K - $140K
Last updated October 06 2023
The average pay range for Principal is between $130K and $140K. Salaries vary from a low of $110K up to $170K per year. The average number of Principal roles advertised per month is 153 in Australia between April 2023 and April 2024.
What are the most common skills required to be a Principal? The most common skills required for a Principal are:
Finance Excel Budgets Excel Analytical Skills Excel Account Management Accreditation Aquatic Ecology Budgets Business Development Business Planning Change Management Child Protection Coaching Dance Diversity and Inclusion Educational Leadership English Entrepreneurial Environmental Consulting Equity and Inclusion Excel Exploration Finance Forecasting Geochemistry Geology Growth Mindset Health
See all 30 skills

These skills are most commonly found in Principal job advertisements and position descriptions.

Last updated March 31 2024
Which recruitment agencies have the largest number of Government - State roles in Australia?
See which recruitment agencies advertise the most Government - State roles. See what salaries they paid for Government - State in Australia. See how they compare to the average Government - State salary of $139,615.
Westpac Consumer and Business Bank
Sydney (26%), Brisbane (18%), Melbourne (18%), Adelaide (11%) +8 others
2,047

$53K-$62K

(($81,414))

$53K-$62K
(($81,414))
Townsville Hospital and Health Service
Townsville (92%), Adelaide (8%), Brisbane (0%)
1,989

$91K-$256K

($34,599)

$91K-$256K
($34,599)
Court Services Victoria
Melbourne (90%), Albury (5%), Geelong (5%)
1,740

$79K-$114K

(($42,666))

$79K-$114K
(($42,666))
S.A. Health
Adelaide (100%)
1,675

$68K-$126K

(($42,106))

$68K-$126K
(($42,106))
Health Support Queensland
Brisbane (90%), Townsville (11%), Cairns (4%), Adelaide (0%)
1,628

$72K-$110K

(($48,146))

$72K-$110K
(($48,146))
Last Updated April 29 2022
How many years does it take to become a Principal?
Most candidates undertake an average of 10 years Government & Defence prior to being appointed as a Principal.
Average Government & Defence required to become a Principal
Last updated April 17 2024
Most candidates have on average 13 years working experience prior to becoming a Principal.
Average Government & Defence required to become a Principal
Last updated April 17 2024
Where are Principal in Australia sourced from?
Principal are sourced from
these companies
Australian High Commission
Department of Communities
Department of Transport and Main Roads
Elders Real Estate
Entura
Principal are sourced in Australia are most likely to be sourced from these schools
TAFE
Monash University
University of Sydney
TAFE
TAFE
Last updated April 18 2024