Head to head
Principal vs Sergeant
The median disclosed Principal salary is $7,145 higher — from 3,190 real Sunshine List records.
Principal
$167,439
median · latest year
- Top decile (p90)
- $179,987
- Disclosed at $100K+
- 1,593
- Biggest employer
- Peel District School Board
Sergeant
$160,294
median · latest year
- Top decile (p90)
- $197,151
- Disclosed at $100K+
- 1,597
- Biggest employer
- City of Toronto - Police Service
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.