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Hourly Wage for Associate Chief Academic Officer Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Associate Chief Academic Officer?

As of July 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for an Associate Chief Academic Officer in the United States is $68, which translates to an annual salary of about $140,465.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $88 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59 to $78 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52 per hour
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Associate Chief Academic Officer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $163,277 $13,606 $3,140 $78
Average $140,465 $11,705 $2,701 $68
25th Percentile $123,427 $10,286 $2,374 $59
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Chief Academic Officer Salaries

An Associate Chief Academic Officer'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 Associate Chief Academic Officer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Chief Academic Officer'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:

  • Associate Chief Academic Officer (0-0 years): $140,465
  • Chief Academic Officer (0-0 years): $209,047
  • University Vice President (0-0 years): $252,204
  • University President (0-0 years): $306,814
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Associate Chief Academic Officer0-0 years$140,465
Chief Academic Officer0-0 years$209,047
University Vice President0-0 years$252,204
University President0-0 years$306,814
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Top Paying Cities for Associate Chief Academic Officers

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: $177,169
  • San Francisco: $175,229
  • Oakland: $171,536

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Chief Academic Officer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 9.3% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Data Input (Mentioned in 4.65% Job Postings): Data input are information's that is provided to a computer or a software program. Input means to provide the program with some data to be used in it.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 4.65% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 9.3%
Data Input 4.65%
PowerPoint 4.65%
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 Associate Chief Academic Officer's salary.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Empathy: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Management Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Insight
 $157,321
12%
Empathy
 $157,321
12%
Management Skills
 $155,916
11%
Hard Working
 $153,107
9%
Curriculum Development
 $153,107
9%
Team Operations
 $147,488
5%
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Associate Chief Academic Officer Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Associate Chief Academic Officer salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $145,068. While startup companies pay approximate $123,903.

Associate Chief Academic Officer Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$123,903
Growth Stage51~500$130,737
Established501~5000$140,443
Enterprise5000+$145,068

Associate Chief Academic Officer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate Chief Academic Officer roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 0% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 0% above the average. Conversely, Associate Chief Academic Officer positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Associate Chief Academic Officer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Associate Chief Academic Officer

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How Education impacts an Associate Chief Academic Officer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Chief Academic Officers enter the field with a Bachelor'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 Associate Chief Academic Officer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $145,696 and $161,517).

Associate Chief Academic Officer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Chief Academic Officer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 16.0%
High School 28.0%
Associates 56.0%
Bachelors 16.0%
Masters 28.0%
Doctorate 56.0%
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Associate Chief Academic Officer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Chief Academic Officer'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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$123,427
Average $140,465/year
$163,277
$10,286
Average $11,705/month
$13,606
$2,374
Average $2,701/week
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Average $68/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $163,277 $13,606 $3,140 $78
Average $140,465 $11,705 $2,701 $68
25th Percentile $123,427 $10,286 $2,374 $59

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Salary Trends for Associate Chief Academic Officer

Salaries for an Associate Chief Academic Officer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $122,547 in 2023 to around $120,986 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Chief Academic Officer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Associate Chief Academic Officer Over Time

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FAQ about Associate Chief Academic Officer

1. What are the responsibilities of Associate Chief Academic Officer?

Responsible for implementing the institution's academic vision and priorities. Oversees one or several areas within academic affairs programs. Provides support in the development of student learning, academic programs, teaching, research, and related student success areas. Requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to Chief Academic Officer. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.

2. What are the skills of Associate Chief Academic Officer

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Data Input: Data input are information's that is provided to a computer or a software program. Input means to provide the program with some data to be used in it.

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PowerPoint: A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.

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