Principal salary in Lucknow
Live pay benchmarks for Principal roles in Lucknow — sourced from current school job postings on School Jobs India.
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Principal salary range in Lucknow
Based on 363 live Principal vacancies in Lucknow, monthly pay typically falls between ₹85,167 and ₹1,47,417/month, with a median of ₹1,07,208/month (₹12.9L a year).
| Percentile | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly salary | ₹69,958 | ₹85,167 | ₹1,07,208 | ₹1,47,417 | ₹1,82,333 |
| Annual (× 12) | ₹8.4L | ₹10.2L | ₹12.9L | ₹17.7L | ₹21.9L |
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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