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 Rhode Island

How much does a Chancellor make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chancellor in Rhode Island is $328,764 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $158.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $458,616
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $267,254 to $396,733
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $211,252

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Chancellor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$396,733	$33,061	$7,629	$191
Average	$328,764	$27,397	$6,322	$158
25th Percentile	$267,254	$22,271	$5,140	$128

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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:

Adamsville: $332,874
Albion: $330,061
Ashaway: $332,243

Adamsville, RI $332,874 Albion, RI $330,061 Ashaway, RI $332,243 Barrington, RI $329,193 Block Island, RI $331,025 Bradford, RI $332,043 Bristol, RI $330,461 Carolina, RI $331,495

Charlestown, RI $331,615 Chepachet, RI $330,956 Clayville, RI $330,033 Coventry, RI $330,049 West Greenwich, RI $330,959 East Greenwich, RI $329,827 Exeter, RI $330,867 Fiskeville, RI $329,186

Forestdale, RI $331,723 Foster, RI $330,781 Glendale, RI $331,748 Greene, RI $331,216 Greenville, RI $329,313 Harmony, RI $329,738 Harrisville, RI $331,606 Hope, RI $329,392

Hope Valley, RI $331,951 Hopkinton, RI $332,389 Jamestown, RI $331,279 Kenyon, RI $331,453 Little Compton, RI $332,823 Manville, RI $330,496 Mapleville, RI $331,019 Newport, RI $331,612

Middletown, RI $331,758 North Kingstown, RI $330,394 North Scituate, RI $329,741 Oakland, RI $331,377 Pascoag, RI $331,824 Pawtucket, RI $328,701 Central Falls, RI $328,847 Cumberland, RI $330,715

Lincoln, RI $329,177 Portsmouth, RI $331,577 Prudence Island, RI $330,895 Rockville, RI $332,338 Saunderstown, RI $331,079 Shannock, RI $331,472 Slatersville, RI $331,726 Slocum, RI $331,070

Tiverton, RI $332,585 Wakefield, RI $331,361 Kingston, RI $331,235 Narragansett, RI $331,453 Peace Dale, RI $331,320 Warren, RI $330,042 Warwick, RI $329,123 Westerly, RI $332,322

West Kingston, RI $331,339 West Warwick, RI $329,525 Wood River Junction, RI $331,812 Woonsocket, RI $331,742 North Smithfield, RI $330,987 Wyoming, RI $331,472 Providence, RI $328,606 Cranston, RI $328,650

North Providence, RI $328,688 East Providence, RI $328,628 Riverside, RI $328,733 Rumford, RI $328,685 Smithfield, RI $329,351 Johnston, RI $328,799

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$328,764
Growth Stage	51~500	$328,764
Established	501~5000	$328,764
Enterprise	5000+	$328,764

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

$267,254

Average $328,764/year

$396,733

$22,271

Average $27,397/month

$33,061

$5,140

Average $6,322/week

$7,629

$128

Average $158/hour

$191

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$396,733	$33,061	$7,629	$191
Average	$328,764	$27,397	$6,322	$158
25th Percentile	$267,254	$22,271	$5,140	$128

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 $318,105 - a projected growth of -3% over your current level.

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