School Principal Salary in Singapore
School principals lead schools, managing staff, students, budgets, and academics. The Singapore median is $167,899 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$167,899
per year
Monthly (national)
$14,004
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$117,607
Singapore, SG
Hourly (national)
$80.72
varies by city
School Principal salary by city in Singapore
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore, SG | $117,607 | $9,826 | -30% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a school principal make in Singapore?
- The national median school principal salary in Singapore is about $217,000 per year ($18,100 per month). Across 1 cities, pay ranges from about $152,000 to $152,000.
- Which Singapore city pays school principals the most?
- Singapore, SG pays the most at about $152,000 per year.
- Which Singapore city pays school principals the least?
- Among cities we cover, Singapore, SG is on the lower end at about $152,000 per year for a school principal.
- What is the typical salary range for a school principal in Singapore?
- Across Singapore cities we cover, school principal pay commonly spans from about $115,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $201,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Singapore cities have school principal salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes school principal pay for 1 cities in Singapore, all shown in SGD.
- Is school principal in demand in Singapore?
- 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.