School Principal Salary in Hong Kong
School principals lead schools, managing staff, students, budgets, and academics. The Hong Kong median is $123,856 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$123,856
per year
Monthly (national)
$10,319
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$86,737
Hong Kong, HK
Hourly (national)
$59.55
varies by city
School Principal salary by city in Hong Kong
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong, HK | $86,737 | $7,232 | -30% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a school principal make in Hong Kong?
- The national median school principal salary in Hong Kong is about HK$971,000 per year (HK$80,900 per month). Across 1 cities, pay ranges from about HK$680,000 to HK$680,000.
- Which Hong Kong city pays school principals the most?
- Hong Kong, HK pays the most at about HK$680,000 per year.
- Which Hong Kong city pays school principals the least?
- Among cities we cover, Hong Kong, HK is on the lower end at about HK$680,000 per year for a school principal.
- What is the typical salary range for a school principal in Hong Kong?
- Across Hong Kong cities we cover, school principal pay commonly spans from about HK$513,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about HK$901,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Hong Kong cities have school principal salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes school principal pay for 1 cities in Hong Kong, all shown in HKD.
- Is school principal in demand in Hong Kong?
- 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.