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District of Columbia / Principal

Role across District of Columbia

Principal

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

116 people hold the Principal role across 1 department in District of Columbia, with a median total compensation of $197,776. Among 7 jurisdictions where this role is reported, District of Columbia ranks #3 by median pay.

Employees
116
Median pay
$197,776
Departments
1
Cross-jurisdiction
#3 of 7

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Principal pay in other jurisdictions

Where Principals are paid most

Chicago Public Schools
$223,911 · 478
New York City
$200,053 · 1,959
Georgia
$125,516 · 2,362
South Carolina
$117,713 · 14

Median total compensation for comparable Principalroles in other jurisdictions (highest first). Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not by identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for this role.