School Principal Salary in Portugal
School principals lead schools, managing staff, students, budgets, and academics. The Portugal median is $88,733 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$88,733
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,413
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$88,733
Braga, PT
Hourly (national)
$42.66
varies by city
School Principal salary by city in Portugal
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braga, PT | $88,733 | $7,413 | 0% |
| Amadora, PT | $88,733 | $7,413 | 0% |
| Coimbra, PT | $88,733 | $7,413 | 0% |
| Leiria, PT | $88,733 | $7,413 | 0% |
| Setúbal, PT | $88,733 | $7,413 | 0% |
| Funchal, PT | $88,733 | $7,413 | 0% |
| Viseu, PT | $88,733 | $7,413 | 0% |
| Queluz, PT | $88,733 | $7,413 | 0% |
| Lisbon, PT | $64,782 | $5,360 | -27% |
| Porto, PT | $56,684 | $4,676 | -36% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a school principal make in Portugal?
- The national median school principal salary in Portugal is about 77 800 € per year (6500 € per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about 49 700 € to 77 800 €.
- Which Portugal city pays school principals the most?
- Braga, PT pays the most at about 77 800 € per year.
- Which Portugal city pays school principals the least?
- Among cities we cover, Porto, PT is on the lower end at about 49 700 € per year for a school principal.
- What is the typical salary range for a school principal in Portugal?
- Across Portugal cities we cover, school principal pay commonly spans from about 37 500 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 107 800 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Portugal cities have school principal salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes school principal pay for 10 cities in Portugal, all shown in EUR.
- Is school principal in demand in Portugal?
- 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.