Principal

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Median Average:
$133,571
Principal in Australia median base salary $133,571/yr. Information is based on 7 Principal jobs advertised between May 2023 and May 2024.
How much do Principal earn in Australia? The average salary of Principal is $133,571 in Australia
$133,571 /yr
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Average $133,571
Range $130K - $140K
Last updated May 10 2024
The average pay range for Principal is between $130K and $140K. Salaries vary from a low of $100K up to $180K per year. The average number of Principal roles advertised per month is 8 in Australia between May 2023 and May 2024.
What are the most common skills required to be a Principal? The most common skills required for a Principal are:
Excel Accreditation Budgets Excel Accreditation Excel Accreditation Analytical Skills Data Analysis Educational Leadership Equity and Inclusion Excel Account Management Accreditation ArcGIS Budgets Business Development Business Planning Change Management Child Protection Coaching Cost Control Dance Diversity and Inclusion Educational Leadership Emotional Intelligence English Entrepreneurial Equity and Inclusion Excel
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These skills are most commonly found in Principal job advertisements and position descriptions.

Last updated April 30 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 $138,714.
Metro North Hospital & Health Service
Brisbane (100%)
4,682

$99K-$222K

($21,866)

$99K-$222K
($21,866)
C&K Association
Brisbane (95%), Townsville (8%), Cairns (1%), Adelaide (0%)
2,702

$47K-$63K

(($82,794))

$47K-$63K
(($82,794))
Department of Health
Melbourne (100%)
2,245

$91K-$183K

(($1,373))

$91K-$183K
(($1,373))
Jora Local
Melbourne (52%), Sydney (40%), Perth (5%), Brisbane (1%) +2 others
2,142

$36K-$49K

(($95,844))

$36K-$49K
(($95,844))
Gold Coast Hospital & Health Service
Gold Coast (107%)
2,085

$87K-$203K

($6,655)

$87K-$203K
($6,655)
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 May 10 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 May 10 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 May 11 2024