School Principal Salary in Belgium
School principals lead schools, managing staff, students, budgets, and academics. The Belgium median is $174,500 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$174,500
per year
Monthly (national)
$14,599
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$174,500
Antwerp, VLG
Hourly (national)
$83.90
varies by city
School Principal salary by city in Belgium
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antwerp, VLG | $174,500 | $14,599 | 0% |
| Gent, VLG | $174,500 | $14,599 | 0% |
| Charleroi, WAL | $174,500 | $14,599 | 0% |
| Liège, WAL | $174,500 | $14,599 | 0% |
| Anderlecht, BRU | $174,500 | $14,599 | 0% |
| Schaerbeek, BRU | $174,500 | $14,599 | 0% |
| Brugge, VLG | $174,500 | $14,599 | 0% |
| Namur, WAL | $174,500 | $14,599 | 0% |
| Leuven, VLG | $174,500 | $14,599 | 0% |
| Brussels, BRU | $122,036 | $10,151 | -30% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a school principal make in Belgium?
- The national median school principal salary in Belgium is about € 153.000 per year (€ 12.800 per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about € 107.000 to € 153.000.
- Which Belgium city pays school principals the most?
- Antwerp, VLG pays the most at about € 153.000 per year.
- Which Belgium city pays school principals the least?
- Among cities we cover, Brussels, BRU is on the lower end at about € 107.000 per year for a school principal.
- What is the typical salary range for a school principal in Belgium?
- Across Belgium cities we cover, school principal pay commonly spans from about € 80.900 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about € 211.900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Belgium cities have school principal salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes school principal pay for 10 cities in Belgium, all shown in EUR.
- Is school principal in demand in Belgium?
- 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.