School Principal Salary in France
School principals lead schools, managing staff, students, budgets, and academics. The France median is $149,409 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$149,409
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,432
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$149,409
Marseille, FR
Hourly (national)
$71.83
varies by city
School Principal salary by city in France
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marseille, FR | $149,409 | $12,432 | 0% |
| Toulouse, FR | $149,409 | $12,432 | 0% |
| Nice, FR | $149,409 | $12,432 | 0% |
| Nantes, FR | $149,409 | $12,432 | 0% |
| Strasbourg, FR | $149,409 | $12,432 | 0% |
| Bordeaux, FR | $149,409 | $12,432 | 0% |
| Montpellier, FR | $149,409 | $12,432 | 0% |
| Lille, FR | $149,409 | $12,432 | 0% |
| Rennes, FR | $149,409 | $12,432 | 0% |
| Reims, FR | $149,409 | $12,432 | 0% |
| Paris, FR | $111,771 | $9,352 | -25% |
| Lyon, FR | $74,704 | $6,273 | -50% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a school principal make in France?
- The national median school principal salary in France is about 131 000 € per year (10 900 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 65 500 € to 131 000 €.
- Which France city pays school principals the most?
- Marseille, FR pays the most at about 131 000 € per year.
- Which France city pays school principals the least?
- Among cities we cover, Lyon, FR is on the lower end at about 65 500 € per year for a school principal.
- What is the typical salary range for a school principal in France?
- Across France cities we cover, school principal pay commonly spans from about 49 400 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 181 400 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many France cities have school principal salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes school principal pay for 12 cities in France, all shown in EUR.
- Is school principal in demand in France?
- 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.