Head to head
Manager vs Principal
The median disclosed Principal salary is $31,529 higher — from 3,718 real Sunshine List records.
Manager
$135,910
median · latest year
- Top decile (p90)
- $157,417
- Disclosed at $100K+
- 2,125
- Biggest employer
- London Health Sciences Centre
Principal
$167,439
median · latest year
- Top decile (p90)
- $179,987
- Disclosed at $100K+
- 1,593
- Biggest employer
- Peel District School Board
Medians cover only salaries disclosed under the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act ($100,000+). Whole-market pay for either occupation can be lower — see career paths for market medians.