School Principal Salary in Turkey
School principals lead schools, managing staff, students, budgets, and academics. The Turkey median is $52,949 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.
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National median
$52,949
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,412
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$52,949
Bursa, TR
Hourly (national)
$25.46
varies by city
School Principal salary by city in Turkey
| City | Per year | Per month | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bursa, TR | $52,949 | $4,412 | 0% |
| İzmir, TR | $52,949 | $4,412 | 0% |
| Gaziantep, TR | $52,949 | $4,412 | 0% |
| Diyarbakır, TR | $52,949 | $4,412 | 0% |
| Adana, TR | $52,949 | $4,412 | 0% |
| Kayseri, TR | $52,949 | $4,412 | 0% |
| Konya, TR | $52,949 | $4,412 | 0% |
| Antalya, TR | $52,949 | $4,412 | 0% |
| Eskişehir, TR | $52,949 | $4,412 | 0% |
| Erzurum, TR | $52,949 | $4,412 | 0% |
| Istanbul, TR | $38,277 | $3,190 | -28% |
| Ankara, TR | $32,110 | $2,675 | -39% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a school principal make in Turkey?
- The national median school principal salary in Turkey is about ₺2.490.000 per year (₺207.500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₺1.510.000 to ₺2.490.000.
- Which Turkey city pays school principals the most?
- Bursa, TR pays the most at about ₺2.490.000 per year.
- Which Turkey city pays school principals the least?
- Among cities we cover, Ankara, TR is on the lower end at about ₺1.510.000 per year for a school principal.
- What is the typical salary range for a school principal in Turkey?
- Across Turkey cities we cover, school principal pay commonly spans from about ₺1.140.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₺3.448.700 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
- How many Turkey cities have school principal salary data?
- Pay by Role publishes school principal pay for 12 cities in Turkey, all shown in TRY.
- Is school principal in demand in Turkey?
- 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.