Principal salary in Chennai
Live pay benchmarks for Principal roles in Chennai — sourced from current school job postings on School Jobs India.
Principal salary range in Chennai
Based on 420 live Principal vacancies in Chennai, annual CTC typically falls between ₹8.7L and ₹17L, with a median of ₹11.3L.
| Percentile | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual CTC | ₹2.3L | ₹8.7L | ₹11.3L | ₹17L | ₹33.1L |
Updated 5 August 2026. Actual offers vary by school tier, board, experience and qualifications.