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School Principal Salary in Ireland

School principals lead schools, managing staff, students, budgets, and academics. The Ireland median is $153,971 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$153,971
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,888
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$153,971
Cork, IE
Hourly (national)
$74.02
varies by city

School Principal salary by city in Ireland

CityPer year
Cork, IE$153,971
Limerick, IE$153,971
Dublin, IE$112,456

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a school principal make in Ireland?
The national median school principal salary in Ireland is about €135,000 per year (€11,300 per month). Across 3 cities, pay ranges from about €98,600 to €135,000.
Which Ireland city pays school principals the most?
Cork, IE pays the most at about €135,000 per year.
Which Ireland city pays school principals the least?
Among cities we cover, Dublin, IE is on the lower end at about €98,600 per year for a school principal.
What is the typical salary range for a school principal in Ireland?
Across Ireland cities we cover, school principal pay commonly spans from about €74,400 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about €187,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Ireland cities have school principal salary data?
Pay by Role publishes school principal pay for 3 cities in Ireland, all shown in EUR.
Is school principal in demand in Ireland?
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.