School Principal Salary in Brazil
School principals lead schools, managing staff, students, budgets, and academics. The Brazil median is $51,256 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$51,256
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,265
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$51,256
Belo Horizonte, BR
Hourly (national)
$24.64
varies by city
School Principal salary by city in Brazil
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belo Horizonte, BR | $51,256 | $4,265 | 0% |
| Salvador, BR | $51,256 | $4,265 | 0% |
| Fortaleza, BR | $51,256 | $4,265 | 0% |
| Manaus, BR | $51,256 | $4,265 | 0% |
| Brasília, BR | $51,256 | $4,265 | 0% |
| Curitiba, BR | $51,256 | $4,265 | 0% |
| Recife, BR | $51,256 | $4,265 | 0% |
| Goiânia, BR | $51,256 | $4,265 | 0% |
| Belém, BR | $51,256 | $4,265 | 0% |
| Porto Alegre, BR | $51,256 | $4,265 | 0% |
| São Paulo, BR | $37,562 | $3,130 | -27% |
| Rio de Janeiro, BR | $32,867 | $2,739 | -36% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a school principal make in Brazil?
- The national median school principal salary in Brazil is about R$ 262.000 per year (R$ 21.800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about R$ 168.000 to R$ 262.000.
- Which Brazil city pays school principals the most?
- Belo Horizonte, BR pays the most at about R$ 262.000 per year.
- Which Brazil city pays school principals the least?
- Among cities we cover, Rio de Janeiro, BR is on the lower end at about R$ 168.000 per year for a school principal.
- What is the typical salary range for a school principal in Brazil?
- Across Brazil cities we cover, school principal pay commonly spans from about R$ 127.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about R$ 362.900 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Brazil cities have school principal salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes school principal pay for 12 cities in Brazil, all shown in BRL.
- Is school principal in demand in Brazil?
- 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.