How Much Money Does a School Administrator Make?
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School administrators’ salaries vary based on their job title. While elementary, middle, and secondary school principals earned a median salary of about $95,3110 in 2018, postsecondary education administrators (in colleges and universities) earned a median salary of around $94,340 in the same year.

Do administrators make more than teachers?

Yes, an administrator will make more than a teacher. Most entry-level administrators see a 30%+ increase in their income the year they go from teacher to administrator. Experienced administrators in many regions will have six figure salaries.

Who is considered a school administrator?

A school administrator can hold a couple of different positions within a school. A school administrator is a term used to describe leaders in a school, such as a principal, vice principal or other school leaders in an official capacity.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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