School Principal Salary in Finland
School principals lead schools, managing staff, students, budgets, and academics. The Finland median is $138,003 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$138,003
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,519
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$138,003
Espoo, FI
Hourly (national)
$66.34
varies by city
School Principal salary by city in Finland
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espoo, FI | $138,003 | $11,519 | 0% |
| Tampere, FI | $138,003 | $11,519 | 0% |
| Vantaa, FI | $138,003 | $11,519 | 0% |
| Oulu, FI | $138,003 | $11,519 | 0% |
| Turku, FI | $138,003 | $11,519 | 0% |
| Jyväskylä, FI | $138,003 | $11,519 | 0% |
| Kuopio, FI | $138,003 | $11,519 | 0% |
| Lahti, FI | $138,003 | $11,519 | 0% |
| Helsinki, FI | $96,374 | $7,984 | -30% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a school principal make in Finland?
- The national median school principal salary in Finland is about 121 000 € per year (10 100 € per month). Across 9 cities, pay ranges from about 84 500 € to 121 000 €.
- Which Finland city pays school principals the most?
- Espoo, FI pays the most at about 121 000 € per year.
- Which Finland city pays school principals the least?
- Among cities we cover, Helsinki, FI is on the lower end at about 84 500 € per year for a school principal.
- What is the typical salary range for a school principal in Finland?
- Across Finland cities we cover, school principal pay commonly spans from about 63 700 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 167 600 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Finland cities have school principal salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes school principal pay for 9 cities in Finland, all shown in EUR.
- Is school principal in demand in Finland?
- 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.