Academic Registrar Salary in the United States

How much does an Academic Registrar make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Academic Registrar in the United States is $80,708 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,336
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,849 to $95,693
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,961
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Academic Registrar Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $95,693 $7,974 $1,840 $46
Average $80,708 $6,726 $1,552 $39
25th Percentile $69,849 $5,821 $1,343 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Academic Registrar Salaries

An Academic Registrar's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Academic Registrar Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Academic Registrar's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $78,446
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $79,200
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $80,708
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $82,971
  • Expert (over 8 years): $89,462
Levels Salary
Entry Level Academic Registrar$78,446
Intermediate Level Academic Registrar$79,200
Senior Level Academic Registrar$80,708
Specialist Level Academic Registrar$82,971
Expert Level Academic Registrar$89,462
$78,446 0 yr
$79,200 < 2 yrs
$80,708 2-4 yrs
$82,971 5-8 yrs
$89,462 > 8 yrs
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How Do Academic Registrar 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 Academic Registrars. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $89,360.
  • California: $89,021.
  • Massachusetts: $87,835.

Top Paying Cities for Academic Registrars

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:

  • San Jose: $101,798
  • San Francisco: $100,797
  • Oakland: $98,561

What Skills Can Increase an Academic Registrar's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 19.78% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • IDEA (Mentioned in 2.67% Job Postings): The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is a piece of American legislation that ensures students with a disability are provided with a Free Appropriate Public Education that is tailored to their individual needs.
  • Data Entry (Mentioned in 1.59% Job Postings): Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.
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Customer Service 19.78%
IDEA 2.67%
Data Entry 1.59%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Academic Registrar's salary.
  • Sense Of Urgency: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Sense Of Urgency
 $88,779
10%
Leadership
 $87,165
8%
Collaboration
 $86,358
7%
Planning
 $85,551
6%
Organizational Skills
 $84,744
5%
Initiative
 $84,744
5%
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How Education impacts an Academic Registrar's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Academic Registrars enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Academic Registrar with a Bachelor's Degree is between $87,483 and $97,532).

Academic Registrar Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Academic Registrar
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 13.6%
Associates 7.0%
Bachelors 37.8%
Masters 39.5%
Doctorate 1.4%
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Academic Registrar Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Academic Registrar'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.

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$69,849
Average $80,708/year
$95,693
$5,821
Average $6,726/month
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$1,343
Average $1,552/week
$1,840
$34
Average $39/hour
$46
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $95,693 $7,974 $1,840 $46
Average $80,708 $6,726 $1,552 $39
25th Percentile $69,849 $5,821 $1,343 $34

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Salary Trends for Academic Registrar

Salaries for an Academic Registrar can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $70,103 in 2023 to around $69,960 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Academic Registrar salary trends, .

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