Principal salary in Delhi
Live pay benchmarks for Principal roles in Delhi — sourced from current school job postings on School Jobs India.
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Principal salary range in Delhi
Based on 1,000 live Principal vacancies in Delhi, monthly pay typically falls between ₹55,000 and ₹1,50,167/month, with a median of ₹1,00,833/month (₹12.1L a year).
| Percentile | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly salary | ₹36,667 | ₹55,000 | ₹1,00,833 | ₹1,50,167 | ₹1,91,667 |
| Annual (× 12) | ₹4.4L | ₹6.6L | ₹12.1L | ₹18.0L | ₹23.0L |
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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