Athletics Director - Higher Ed. Salary in the United States

Athletics Director - Higher Ed. Salary

How much does an Athletics Director - Higher Ed. make in the United States? The average Athletics Director - Higher Ed. salary in the United States is $116,187 as of January 20, 2020, but the range typically falls between $90,279 and $157,066. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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25% $90,279 10% $66,691 90% $194,283 75% $157,066 $116,187 50%(Median)
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Athletics Director - Higher Ed. develops strategies and plans for university athletics department, including intramural, intercollegiate, and recreation athletics. Is responsible for fundraising, publicity, ticket pricing and distribution, and purchase of new equipment. Being an Athletics Director - Higher Ed. ensures compliance with all federal, divisional and university athletics regulations. Requires a bachelor's degree in the related area. Additionally, Athletics Director - Higher Ed. typically reports to a top executive officer. The Athletics Director - Higher Ed. manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be an Athletics Director - Higher Ed. typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2020 Salary.com)

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Fiscal Year Ended in 2018
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Athletics Director - Higher Ed. Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.3%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 10.7%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.7%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.0%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.9%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 21.0%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.0%

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