Principal salary in Kolkata
Live pay benchmarks for Principal roles in Kolkata — sourced from current school job postings on School Jobs India.
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Principal salary range in Kolkata
Based on 219 live Principal vacancies in Kolkata, monthly pay typically falls between ₹90,833 and ₹1,49,167/month, with a median of ₹1,18,333/month (₹14.2L a year).
| Percentile | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly salary | ₹77,500 | ₹90,833 | ₹1,18,333 | ₹1,49,167 | ₹1,76,667 |
| Annual (× 12) | ₹9.3L | ₹10.9L | ₹14.2L | ₹17.9L | ₹21.2L |
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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