New York City / Department of Education Pedagogical / Assistant Principal

Job-title file

Assistant Principal

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

3,707 employees hold this title in Department of Education Pedagogical. Median total compensation for the role is $150,676, above the department median of $105,971.

Employees: 3,707
Total payroll: $527M
Role median: $150,676
Agency median: $105,971
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

-$16,648$184,722+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 3,707 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Assistant Principal pay vs. the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area

Across all employers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area, the median wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary — about 20,920 people — is $163,210. Department of Education Pedagogical pays a median base salary of $149,972 for this role, 8% below that figure — about the 40th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Education Pedagogical sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$99,730

$129,140

$163,210

$174,500

$206,640

Department of Education Pedagogical median · $149,972

The bar is the range of annual wages for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary across every employer in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Education Pedagogical’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary — about 328,330 people — is $105,870. Department of Education Pedagogical’s median base salary is 42% above that national figure, about the 82nd percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$76,280

$86,040

$105,870

$134,630

$167,770

Department of Education Pedagogical median · $149,972

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 3,445 of 3,707 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Education Pedagogical is $150,676, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across New York City

Assistant Principal is held in 3 New York City departments. In Department of Education Pedagogical, the median of $150,676 ranks #1 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Hunter College High School

$138,688 · 10

Department of Education Per Diem Teachers

$27,652 · 166

Median total compensation for the Assistant Principal role in other New York Citydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Assistant Principal beyond New York City

This role is reported in 7 jurisdictions. In New York City, the median of $148,338 ranks #3 of 7. See Assistant Principal across all of New York City →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Chicago Public Schools

$184,844 · 603

District of Columbia

$151,403 · 231

School District of Philadelphia

$121,419 · 292

City of Springfield, MA

$107,070 · 68

Florida

$105,075 · 5

Georgia

$100,974 · 4,650

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

Record list

Employees with this title

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Melissa Cancel

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$13,522

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,522
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,522
Hire date: 1992-09-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Other
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $155,012
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Melissa Cancel holds the role of Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Other. Hired in 1992, they have about 33 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,522.

Anthony Bentivegna

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$13,522

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $13,522
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,522
Hire date: 1996-09-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $155,012
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Anthony Bentivegna is a Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years. 2025 total compensation came to $13,522.

Diana Aversa

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$12,709

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,709
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,709
Hire date: 1992-03-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Other
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $144,747
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Diana Aversa serves as a Assistant Principal based in Other. They have served since 1992 (about 33 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $12,709.

David La Morte

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$11,680

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,680
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,680
Hire date: 1985-09-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Other
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $157,652
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

David La Morte is a Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Other. They have served since 1985 (about 40 years). 2025 total compensation came to $11,680.

Ronald Brijlall

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$11,234

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,234
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,234
Hire date: 1993-09-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $157,652
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Ronald Brijlall serves as a Assistant Principal based in Manhattan. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,234.

Mary Acosta

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$11,234

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,234
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,234
Hire date: 1993-09-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $157,652
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Mary Acosta serves as a Assistant Principal based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,234.

Yolette Alcindor

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$11,234

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,234
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,234
Hire date: 1987-02-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Other

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $157,652
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Yolette Alcindor is a Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Other. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years). 2025 total compensation came to $11,234.

Frank Difranco

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$11,167

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,167
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,167
Hire date: 1993-10-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $157,652
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Frank Difranco is a Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $11,167.

Melissa Sacco

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$11,064

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,064
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,064
Hire date: 2006-08-31
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $125,646
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Melissa Sacco is a Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years). 2025 total compensation came to $11,064.

Kevin Singh

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$11,060

Base pay: $11,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,060
Hire date: 2025-06-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $137,296
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Kevin Singh serves as a Assistant Principal based in Manhattan. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,060.

Gina Lynch Nolan

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$10,546

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,546
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,546
Hire date: 1993-11-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $146,783
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Gina Lynch Nolan works as a Assistant Principal for Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years). Gina earned $10,546 in 2025.

Kelly Powell

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$8,614

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,614
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,614
Hire date: 1996-09-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $150,498
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Kelly Powell holds the role of Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,614.

Jason Baez

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$8,307

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,307
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,307
Hire date: 2014-09-02
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $125,646
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Jason Baez works as a Assistant Principal for Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service. Jason earned $8,307 in 2025.

Nevin Spinosa

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$7,606

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,606
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,606
Hire date: 2006-08-31
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $129,914
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Nevin Spinosa works as a Assistant Principal for Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service. Nevin earned $7,606 in 2025.

Charlene Griffin

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$7,300

Base pay: $7,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,300
Hire date: 1979-09-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $175,203
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Charlene Griffin is a Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1979, about 46 years. 2025 total compensation came to $7,300.

George Adams

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$7,178

Base pay: $7,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,178
Hire date: 1991-09-16
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $172,266
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

George Adams holds the role of Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Hired in 1991, they have about 34 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,178.

Michelle Noonan

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$6,796

Base pay: $6,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,796
Hire date: 1998-09-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $163,096
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Michelle Noonan is a Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years. 2025 total compensation came to $6,796.

Ozella Winston Prosper

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$6,159

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,159
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,159
Hire date: 1992-09-24
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $150,498
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Ozella Winston Prosper holds the role of Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $6,159.

Sara Ballute-Scianab

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$5,296

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,296
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,296
Hire date: 2005-09-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $134,262
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Sara Ballute-Scianab is a Assistant Principal at Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years. 2025 total compensation came to $5,296.

Priscilla Centeno

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$3,704

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,704
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,704
Hire date: 1992-12-09
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $150,498
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

Priscilla Centeno works as a Assistant Principal for Department of Education Pedagogical based in Manhattan. They have served since 1992 (about 33 years). Priscilla earned $3,704 in 2025.

Stacie Watkins

Assistant Principal/Department of Education Pedagogical

2025 total comp

$3,542

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,542
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,542
Hire date: 1992-09-08
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Other
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $140,532
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 742
Regular Hours: 0

At Department of Education Pedagogical, Stacie Watkins serves as a Assistant Principal based in Other. Hired in 1992, they have about 33 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $3,542.