Head to head
Operator vs Principal
The median disclosed Principal salary is $57,992 higher — from 5,585 real Sunshine List records.
Operator
$109,447
median · latest year
- Top decile (p90)
- $126,710
- Disclosed at $100K+
- 3,992
- Biggest employer
- City Of Toronto – Toronto Transit Commission
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.