Principal salary in Chennai
Live pay benchmarks for Principal roles in Chennai — sourced from current school job postings on School Jobs India.
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Principal salary range in Chennai
Based on 248 live Principal vacancies in Chennai, monthly pay typically falls between ₹83,333 and ₹1,60,458/month, with a median of ₹1,03,375/month (₹12.4L a year).
| Percentile | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly salary | ₹67,708 | ₹83,333 | ₹1,03,375 | ₹1,60,458 | ₹17,000 |
| Annual (× 12) | ₹8.1L | ₹10.0L | ₹12.4L | ₹19.3L | ₹24.3L |
Updated 4 Nov 2026. Schools post salaries per month; annual figures are × 12. Actual offers vary by school tier, board, experience and qualifications.
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