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School Principal Salary in Argentina

School principals lead schools, managing staff, students, budgets, and academics. The Argentina median is $21,651 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$21,651
per year
Monthly (national)
$1,804
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$21,651
Córdoba, AR
Hourly (national)
$10.41
varies by city

School Principal salary by city in Argentina

CityPer year
Córdoba, AR$21,651
Rosario, AR$21,651
Mar del Plata, AR$21,651
San Miguel de Tucumán, AR$21,651
Salta, AR$21,651
Santa Fe, AR$21,651
Corrientes, AR$21,651
Posadas, AR$21,651
Bahía Blanca, AR$21,651
Resistencia, AR$21,651
Merlo, AR$21,651
Buenos Aires, AR$15,159

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a school principal make in Argentina?
The national median school principal salary in Argentina is about $ 32.280.000 per year ($ 2.690.000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $ 22.600.000 to $ 32.280.000.
Which Argentina city pays school principals the most?
Córdoba, AR pays the most at about $ 32.280.000 per year.
Which Argentina city pays school principals the least?
Among cities we cover, Buenos Aires, AR is on the lower end at about $ 22.600.000 per year for a school principal.
What is the typical salary range for a school principal in Argentina?
Across Argentina cities we cover, school principal pay commonly spans from about $ 17.040.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $ 44.707.800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Argentina cities have school principal salary data?
Pay by Role publishes school principal pay for 12 cities in Argentina, all shown in ARS.
Is school principal in demand in Argentina?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +1% over the next decade. Related education roles on Pay by Role include Teacher, Professor.