As of January 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Alumni Relations Manager in the United States is $45. While Salary.com is seeing that Alumni Relations Manager salary in the US can go up to $58 or down to $31, but most earn between $37 and $52. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Alumni Relations Manager in the United States.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
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| 75th Percentile | $107,347 | $8,946 | $2,064 | $52 |
| Average | $92,607 | $7,717 | $1,781 | $45 |
| 25th Percentile | $77,927 | $6,494 | $1,499 | $37 |
As of January 01, 2025, Salary.com is seeing that an entry-level Alumni Relations Manager with under 1 year experience makes about $82,792. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Alumni Relations Manager makes around $83,594. After 2-4 years, the Alumni Relations Manager pay rises to about $86,268. Those senior Alumni Relations Manager with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $89,477, and those Alumni Relations Manager having 8 years or more experience is expected to earn about $94,284 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Alumni Relations Manager | $82,792 |
| Intermediate Level Alumni Relations Manager | $83,594 |
| Senior Level Alumni Relations Manager | $86,268 |
| Specialist Level Alumni Relations Manager | $89,477 |
| Expert Level Alumni Relations Manager | $94,284 |
| Entry Level | 11% |
| Mid Level | 10% |
| Senior Level | 7% |
| Top Level | 3% |
| Experienced | 2% |
Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from state to state due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of January 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Alumni Relations Manager is $102,146 in California and in Massachusetts, the average annual salary goes to $100,756. While in New Jersey, an Alumni Relations Manager earns $101,497 per year.
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Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from city to city due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of January 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Alumni Relations Manager in San Francisco, CA is $115,759 and in New York, NY, the average annual salary goes to $108,165. While an Alumni Relations Manager earns $103,812 per year in Boston, MA.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $92,607 | 72.4% | ||
| Bonus | $165 | 0.1% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $7,097 | 5.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $4,546 | 3.6% | ||
| Disability | $1,484 | 1.2% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 5.0% | ||
| Pension | $3,896 | 3.0% | ||
| Time Off | $11,775 | 9.2% | ||
| Total Compensation | $127,942 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 3.1% |
| Associates | 1.5% |
| Bachelors | 46.2% |
| Masters | 46.2% |
| Doctorate | 3.1% |
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Alumni Relations Manager oversees the alumni relations function for a college or university. Manages a team responsible for developing and implementing alumni programs and events. Being an Alumni Relations Manager ensures the programs meet the needs of the alumni and the priorities of the school. Establishes, analyzes, and monitors growth goals for alumni giving, benefits, and building alumni relations. Additionally, Alumni Relations Manager recommends strategies for strengthening alumni participation and support. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Alumni Relations Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be an Alumni Relations Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1-3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
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