School Principal Salary in Spain
School principals lead schools, managing staff, students, budgets, and academics. The Spain median is $120,896 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$120,896
per year
Monthly (national)
$10,037
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$120,896
Valencia, ES
Hourly (national)
$58.12
varies by city
School Principal salary by city in Spain
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia, ES | $120,896 | $10,037 | 0% |
| Zaragoza, ES | $120,896 | $10,037 | 0% |
| Sevilla, ES | $120,896 | $10,037 | 0% |
| Málaga, ES | $120,896 | $10,037 | 0% |
| Murcia, ES | $120,896 | $10,037 | 0% |
| Palma, ES | $120,896 | $10,037 | 0% |
| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, ES | $120,896 | $10,037 | 0% |
| Alicante, ES | $120,896 | $10,037 | 0% |
| Bilbao, ES | $120,896 | $10,037 | 0% |
| Córdoba, ES | $120,896 | $10,037 | 0% |
| Madrid, ES | $86,452 | $7,185 | -28% |
| Barcelona, ES | $80,407 | $6,729 | -33% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a school principal make in Spain?
- The national median school principal salary in Spain is about 106.000 € per year (8800 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 70.500 € to 106.000 €.
- Which Spain city pays school principals the most?
- Valencia, ES pays the most at about 106.000 € per year.
- Which Spain city pays school principals the least?
- Among cities we cover, Barcelona, ES is on the lower end at about 70.500 € per year for a school principal.
- What is the typical salary range for a school principal in Spain?
- Across Spain cities we cover, school principal pay commonly spans from about 53.200 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 146.800 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Spain cities have school principal salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes school principal pay for 12 cities in Spain, all shown in EUR.
- Is school principal in demand in Spain?
- 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.