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 $347,462, California $346,144, Massachusetts $341,531. 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: $313,901; Associate Vice Chancellor: $257,408; Vice Chancellor: $252,100; University Vice President: $252,014; Assistant Vice Chancellor: $244,595.

Chancellor Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Chancellor make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chancellor in Rhode Island is $325,370 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $156.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $453,880
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $264,494 to $392,637
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $209,071

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Chancellor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$392,637	$32,720	$7,551	$189
Average	$325,370	$27,114	$6,257	$156
25th Percentile	$264,494	$22,041	$5,086	$127

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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: $347,462.
California: $346,144.
Massachusetts: $341,531.

District of Columbia $347,462 California $346,144 Massachusetts $341,531 Washington $340,276 New Jersey $340,150 Alaska $339,711 Connecticut $335,380 New York $333,623

Hawaii $328,006 Rhode Island $325,370 Maryland $323,581 Minnesota $321,133 Colorado $320,191 Illinois $319,878 Oregon $318,685 Delaware $317,806

New Hampshire $317,254 Virginia $316,018 Pennsylvania $312,409 Nevada $310,589 North Dakota $309,992 Michigan $309,051 Wisconsin $308,706 Vermont $308,015

Texas $306,101 Maine $305,975 Arizona $305,787 Ohio $305,567 Georgia $302,680 Indiana $301,237 Wyoming $300,954 Utah $300,515

Iowa $300,327 Kansas $298,820 Louisiana $298,381 North Carolina $298,224 Missouri $298,161 Florida $296,937 Montana $296,278 Nebraska $295,651

Kentucky $295,305 South Carolina $294,050 Tennessee $293,266 Idaho $292,952 New Mexico $290,661 Oklahoma $290,159 Alabama $288,307 South Dakota $285,200

Arkansas $283,506 West Virginia $282,596 Mississippi $279,865

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:

Adamsville: $330,704
Albion: $325,213
Ashaway: $331,960

Adamsville, RI $330,704 Albion, RI $325,213 Ashaway, RI $331,960 Barrington, RI $325,213 Block Island, RI $330,234 Bradford, RI $331,740 Bristol, RI $324,899 Carolina, RI $329,041

Charlestown, RI $329,386 Chepachet, RI $324,585 Clayville, RI $324,899 Coventry, RI $324,585 West Greenwich, RI $324,365 East Greenwich, RI $324,805 Exeter, RI $331,740 Fiskeville, RI $325,213

Forestdale, RI $324,899 Foster, RI $324,365 Glendale, RI $324,365 Greene, RI $328,006 Greenville, RI $325,213 Harmony, RI $325,118 Harrisville, RI $324,585 Hope, RI $325,213

Hope Valley, RI $331,960 Hopkinton, RI $332,054 Jamestown, RI $328,727 Kenyon, RI $331,646 Little Compton, RI $330,579 Manville, RI $325,213 Mapleville, RI $324,365 Newport, RI $328,790

Middletown, RI $330,171 North Kingstown, RI $324,271 North Scituate, RI $325,118 Oakland, RI $324,679 Pascoag, RI $324,491 Pawtucket, RI $325,213 Central Falls, RI $325,213 Cumberland, RI $325,213

Lincoln, RI $325,213 Portsmouth, RI $327,472 Prudence Island, RI $324,585 Rockville, RI $332,054 Saunderstown, RI $328,916 Shannock, RI $331,552 Slatersville, RI $324,899 Slocum, RI $328,916

Tiverton, RI $330,799 Wakefield, RI $328,570 Kingston, RI $328,633 Narragansett, RI $328,696 Peace Dale, RI $328,570 Warren, RI $325,118 Warwick, RI $325,213 Westerly, RI $332,148

West Kingston, RI $328,822 West Warwick, RI $325,213 Wood River Junction, RI $331,740 Woonsocket, RI $324,899 North Smithfield, RI $325,118 Wyoming, RI $331,646 Providence, RI $325,213 Cranston, RI $325,213

North Providence, RI $325,213 East Providence, RI $325,213 Riverside, RI $325,213 Rumford, RI $325,213 Smithfield, RI $325,213 Johnston, RI $325,213

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 January 01, 2026

$264,494

Average $325,370/year

$392,637

$22,041

Average $27,114/month

$32,720

$5,086

Average $6,257/week

$7,551

$127

Average $156/hour

$189

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$392,637	$32,720	$7,551	$189
Average	$325,370	$27,114	$6,257	$156
25th Percentile	$264,494	$22,041	$5,086	$127

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 $317,609 - a projected growth of -2% over your current level.

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