What are the main factors that influence a Chancellor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What are the highest paying states for a Chancellor?

Chancellor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Chancellor roles are District of Columbia $351,088, California $349,756, Massachusetts $345,095. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Chancellor roles make?

Salaries for Chancellor level roles vary by specialization: Higher Education Chancellor: $317,101; Associate Vice Chancellor: $257,623; Vice Chancellor: $252,300; University Vice President: $252,204; Assistant Vice Chancellor: $244,889.

Chancellor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Chancellor make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chancellor in Delaware is $321,122 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $154.

However, a Chancellor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $447,955
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $261,042 to $387,512
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $206,342

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Chancellor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$387,512	$32,293	$7,452	$186
Average	$321,122	$26,760	$6,175	$154
25th Percentile	$261,042	$21,753	$5,020	$126

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Key Factors That Influence Chancellor Salaries

A Chancellor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Chancellor 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 Chancellors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $351,088.
California: $349,756.
Massachusetts: $345,095.

District of Columbia $351,088 California $349,756 Massachusetts $345,095 Washington $343,826 New Jersey $343,700 Alaska $343,256 Connecticut $338,880 New York $337,104

Hawaii $331,428 Rhode Island $328,764 Maryland $326,957 Minnesota $324,484 Colorado $323,532 Illinois $323,215 Oregon $322,010 Delaware $321,122

New Hampshire $320,564 Virginia $319,315 Pennsylvania $315,668 Nevada $313,829 North Dakota $313,227 Michigan $312,275 Wisconsin $311,927 Vermont $311,229

Texas $309,295 Maine $309,168 Arizona $308,978 Ohio $308,756 Georgia $305,838 Indiana $304,380 Wyoming $304,094 Utah $303,650

Iowa $303,460 Kansas $301,938 Louisiana $301,494 North Carolina $301,336 Missouri $301,272 Florida $300,036 Montana $299,370 Nebraska $298,735

Kentucky $298,387 South Carolina $297,118 Tennessee $296,326 Idaho $296,008 New Mexico $293,694 Oklahoma $293,186 Alabama $291,315 South Dakota $288,176

Arkansas $286,464 West Virginia $285,544 Mississippi $282,786

Top Paying Cities for Chancellors

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:

Lincoln: $319,676
Little Creek: $322,017
Magnolia: $321,554

Lincoln, DE $319,676 Little Creek, DE $322,017 Magnolia, DE $321,554 Milford, DE $320,488 Marydel, DE $321,015 Millsboro, DE $318,335 Millville, DE $318,827 Milton, DE $319,378

Nassau, DE $319,610 Ocean View, DE $318,773 Rehoboth Beach, DE $319,385 Seaford, DE $319,565 Selbyville, DE $318,243 Smyrna, DE $322,239 Viola, DE $320,755 Woodside, DE $321,617

Bear, DE $320,875 Newark, DE $320,755 Claymont, DE $321,411 Delaware City, DE $321,075 Hockessin, DE $320,726 Kirkwood, DE $321,015 Middletown, DE $321,138 Montchanin, DE $320,799

New Castle, DE $320,847 Odessa, DE $321,297 Port Penn, DE $321,512 Rockland, DE $320,831 Saint Georges, DE $321,037 Townsend, DE $321,531 Winterthur, DE $320,869 Lewes, DE $319,502

Wilmington, DE $320,742 Dover, DE $322,017 Dover Afb, DE $320,320 Bethany Beach, DE $318,437 Bethel, DE $318,766 Bridgeville, DE $319,518 Camden Wyoming, DE $321,110 Cheswold, DE $321,912

Clayton, DE $321,922 Dagsboro, DE $318,215 Delmar, DE $317,704 Ellendale, DE $318,668 Felton, DE $320,463 Fenwick Island, DE $318,284 Frankford, DE $317,730 Frederica, DE $320,780

Georgetown, DE $318,094 Greenwood, DE $319,569 Harbeson, DE $318,433 Harrington, DE $320,057 Hartly, DE $321,053 Houston, DE $319,600 Kenton, DE $321,937 Laurel, DE $317,904

Yorklyn, DE $320,821

Chancellor Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Chancellor salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $321,122. While startup companies pay approximate $321,122.

Chancellor Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$321,122
Growth Stage	51~500	$321,122
Established	501~5000	$321,122
Enterprise	5000+	$321,122

Chancellor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Chancellor'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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$261,042

Average $321,122/year

$387,512

$21,753

Average $26,760/month

$32,293

$5,020

Average $6,175/week

$7,452

$126

Average $154/hour

$186

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$387,512	$32,293	$7,452	$186
Average	$321,122	$26,760	$6,175	$154
25th Percentile	$261,042	$21,753	$5,020	$126

Chancellor Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Chancellor, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the University President role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $310,711 - a projected growth of -3% over your current level.

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