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Principal salary in Uttar Pradesh

How much does a Principal make in Uttar Pradesh?

Average base salary

₹49,333
16%
below national average

The average salary for a principal is ₹49,333 per month in Uttar Pradesh. 11 salaries reported, updated at 14 February 2026

Principal job openings in Uttar Pradesh

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Principal
NRDS MANAGEMENT PRIVATE LIMITED
Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh
From ₹55,000 a month
Full-time
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Principal in Uttar Pradesh

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
G.D. Goenka Public School
 
₹15,00,000per year
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Seth Anandram Jaipuria School
 
₹9,90,000per year
RADCLIFFE SCHOOL
 
₹8,40,000per year
IIMT Group of Colleges
 
₹6,44,400per year
Clarivate
 
₹5,69,667per year
M Square Media
 
₹5,25,000per year

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Highest paying cities near Uttar Pradesh for Principals

  1. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
    ₹78,806 per month
  2. Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
    ₹72,350 per month
  3. Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
    ₹59,948 per month
  4. Bara Banki, Uttar Pradesh
    ₹56,699 per month
  5. Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
    ₹56,176 per month

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Principal

The average salary for a Principal is ₹49,333 per month in Uttar Pradesh. This figure is based on 11 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 14 February 2026.

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Principal salaries in Uttar Pradesh typically range between a low of ₹24,211 and a high of ₹1,00,523 per month, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Principal in Uttar Pradesh include G.D. Goenka Public School ($15,00,000 per year) and Seth Anandram Jaipuria School ($9,90,000 per year).

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