As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Dean of Law in the United States is $267,351. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $234,367 to $311,978, with most professionals earning between $204,337 and $352,609.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $311,978 | $25,998 | $6,000 | $150 |
| Average | $267,351 | $22,279 | $5,141 | $129 |
| 25th Percentile | $234,367 | $19,531 | $4,507 | $113 |
An entry-level Dean of Law with less than 1 year of experience earns about $247,167. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $250,121. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $255,044. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $259,967, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $268,683.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Dean of Law | $247,167 |
| Intermediate Level Dean of Law | $250,121 |
| Senior Level Dean of Law | $255,044 |
| Specialist Level Dean of Law | $259,967 |
| Expert Level Dean of Law | $268,683 |
| Entry Level | 8% |
| Mid Level | 6% |
| Senior Level | 5% |
| Top Level | 3% |
| Experienced | 0% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Dean of Law compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $130,506 in 2023 to approximately $128,145 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Dean of Law salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $267,351 | 76.6% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $14,330 | 4.1% | ||
| 401K/403B | $12,250 | 3.5% | ||
| Disability | $4,278 | 1.2% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 1.8% | ||
| Pension | $10,500 | 3.0% | ||
| Time Off | $33,933 | 9.7% | ||
| Total Compensation | $349,012 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | 100.0% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Dean of Law is $267,351. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Dean of Law is $129; the average weekly pay of Dean of Law is $5,141; the average monthly pay of Dean of Law is $22,279.
A Dean of Law's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Dean of Law earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Dean of Law is $337,210.
The highest pay for Dean of Law is $352,609.
The lowest pay for Dean of Law is $204,337.
Manages administrative functions of the college of law. Develops college strategic initiatives and participates in university long-term planning and policy setting. Leads college in fundraising and cultivating relationships with donors. Provides senior level administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management. Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Typically reports to top management. 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. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience.
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