Principal Salaries in New Jersey
$154,927
avg per year
The average salary for Principal jobs near New Jersey is $154,927.*
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Top Principal jobs near New Jersey
View All26-27 Assistant Principal - Culture
KIPP New Jersey
Paterson, NJ
Assistant Principals are the primary driver of outcomes for a specific grade level or content area, spending over 75% of their time on leadership that…
$95,000 - $140,000 a year
4 days ago
K-8 VICE PRINCIPAL
Elizabeth Public Schools
Elizabeth, NJ
Competitive benefits package including sick leave, vacation days, personal days,. Health insurance, dental/vision insurance.
$110,500 - $152,110 a year
12 days ago
High School Principal
MPTCS
Newark, NJ
Coordinates the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices.
From $130,000 a year
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
Elizabeth Public Schools
Elizabeth, NJ
Competitive benefits package including sick leave, vacation days, personal days,. Health insurance, dental/vision insurance.
$133,180 - $176,080 a year
12 days ago
Early Childhood Assistant Principal NYC (2026-2027)
Zeta Charter Schools
New York, NY
Coach, develop, and inspire teaching teams to deliver exceptional instruction, strong social-emotional learning, and effective classroom culture and management.
$100,000 - $135,000 a year
Principal Secondary SY2026-27 (NBOE)
Newark Board of Education
Newark, NJ
Foster a professional community of teachers and other professional staff, and develop their professional capacity and practice.
$135,300 - $169,500 a year
Similar Locations
- New York, NY55 jobs
- Brooklyn, NY54 jobs
- Philadelphia, PA32 jobs
- Bronx, NY24 jobs
- Newark, NJ11 jobs
- Allentown, PA8 jobs
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