School Principal Salary in Italy
School principals lead schools, managing staff, students, budgets, and academics. The Italy median is $114,052 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$114,052
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,466
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$114,052
Naples, IT
Hourly (national)
$54.84
varies by city
School Principal salary by city in Italy
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples, IT | $114,052 | $9,466 | 0% |
| Turin, IT | $114,052 | $9,466 | 0% |
| Palermo, IT | $114,052 | $9,466 | 0% |
| Genoa, IT | $114,052 | $9,466 | 0% |
| Bologna, IT | $114,052 | $9,466 | 0% |
| Florence, IT | $114,052 | $9,466 | 0% |
| Bari, IT | $114,052 | $9,466 | 0% |
| Catania, IT | $114,052 | $9,466 | 0% |
| Verona, IT | $114,052 | $9,466 | 0% |
| Messina, IT | $114,052 | $9,466 | 0% |
| Milan, IT | $89,075 | $7,413 | -22% |
| Rome, IT | $74,932 | $6,273 | -34% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a school principal make in Italy?
- The national median school principal salary in Italy is about 100.000 € per year (8300 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 65.700 € to 100.000 €.
- Which Italy city pays school principals the most?
- Naples, IT pays the most at about 100.000 € per year.
- Which Italy city pays school principals the least?
- Among cities we cover, Rome, IT is on the lower end at about 65.700 € per year for a school principal.
- What is the typical salary range for a school principal in Italy?
- Across Italy cities we cover, school principal pay commonly spans from about 49.500 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 138.500 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Italy cities have school principal salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes school principal pay for 12 cities in Italy, all shown in EUR.
- Is school principal in demand in Italy?
- 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.