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School Principal Salary in Germany

School principals lead schools, managing staff, students, budgets, and academics. The Germany median is $167,657 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$167,657
per year
Monthly (national)
$14,028
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$167,657
Stuttgart, DE
Hourly (national)
$80.60
varies by city

School Principal salary by city in Germany

CityPer year
Stuttgart, DE$167,657
Essen, DE$167,657
Dortmund, DE$167,657
Dresden, DE$167,657
Bremen, DE$167,657
Nuremberg, DE$167,657
Munich, DE$126,598
Frankfurt, DE$120,896
Berlin, DE$117,474
Hamburg, DE$116,333
Düsseldorf, DE$111,315
Cologne, DE$110,403

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a school principal make in Germany?
The national median school principal salary in Germany is about 147.000 € per year (12.300 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 96.800 € to 147.000 €.
Which Germany city pays school principals the most?
Stuttgart, DE pays the most at about 147.000 € per year.
Which Germany city pays school principals the least?
Among cities we cover, Cologne, DE is on the lower end at about 96.800 € per year for a school principal.
What is the typical salary range for a school principal in Germany?
Across Germany cities we cover, school principal pay commonly spans from about 73.000 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 203.600 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Germany cities have school principal salary data?
Pay by Role publishes school principal pay for 12 cities in Germany, all shown in EUR.
Is school principal in demand in Germany?
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.