Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed. Salary in the United States

How much does an Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed. make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed. in the United States is $83,100 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

However, an Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed.'s salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,464
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,900 to $96,900
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,793
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Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed. Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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75th Percentile $96,900 $8,075 $1,863 $47
Average $83,100 $6,925 $1,598 $40
25th Percentile $70,900 $5,908 $1,363 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed. Salaries

An Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed.'s salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed. Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed.'s salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Alumni Affairs Coordinator (0-2 years): $53,769
  • Senior Alumni Outreach Coordinator (2-4 years): $63,661
  • Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed. (4-5 years): $83,030
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Alumni Affairs Coordinator0-2 years$53,769
Senior Alumni Outreach Coordinator2-4 years$63,661
Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed.4-5 years$83,030
$53,769 Alumni Af...
$63,661 Senior Al...
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How Do Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed. Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed.s. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $92,000.
  • California: $91,600.
  • Massachusetts: $90,400.

Top Paying Cities for Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed.s

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $104,800
  • San Francisco: $103,600
  • Oakland: $101,400

What Skills Can Increase an Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed.'s Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 8.12% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Marketing Communications (Mentioned in 2.21% Job Postings): Marketing communications (MC, marcom(s), marcomm(s)) uses different marketing channels and tools in combination: Marketing communication channels focus on any way a business communicates a message to its desired market, or the market in general. A marketing communication tool can be anything from: advertising, personal selling, direct marketing, sponsorship, communication, and promotion to public relations. MC are made up of the marketing mix which is made up of 4P's: Price, Promotion, Place and Product, for a business selling goods, and made up of 7P's: Price, Promotion, Place, Product, People, Physical evidence and Process, for a service based business.
  • Digital Content (Mentioned in 1.11% Job Postings): Digital content is any content that exists in the form of digital data. Also known as digital media, digital content is stored on digital or analog storage in specific formats.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 8.12%
Marketing Communications 2.21%
Digital Content 1.11%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed.'s salary.
  • Brand Management: Can increase your salary by up to 26%.
  • Publishing: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Gathering Information: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Brand Management
$104,706
26%
Publishing
$91,410
10%
Gathering Information
$91,410
10%
Marketing Plans
$90,579
9%
Adobe Creative Suite
$89,748
8%
Marketing Communications
$88,917
7%
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Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed. Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed. salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $85,759. While startup companies pay approximate $73,279.

Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed. Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$73,279
Growth Stage51~500$77,315
Established501~5000$83,021
Enterprise5000+$85,759

How Education impacts an Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed.'s Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed.s enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed. with a Associate's Degree is between $80,384 and $90,603).

Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed. Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed.
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.1%
High School 3.1%
Associates 1.5%
Bachelors 46.2%
Masters 46.2%
Doctorate 3.1%
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Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed. Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed.'s annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed. Salary Growth & Career Path

For an Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed., the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the College Development Officer role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $168,400 - a projected growth of 103% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed.

Salaries for an Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed. can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $72,303 in 2023 to around $71,949 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed. salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Alumni Services Manager - Higher Ed. Over Time

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$72,303
2024
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