Endowed Chair Salary in the United States

How much does an Endowed Chair make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Endowed Chair in the United States is $90,888 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,649
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,339 to $98,615
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,466
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Endowed Chair Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $98,615 $8,218 $1,896 $47
Average $90,888 $7,574 $1,748 $44
25th Percentile $83,339 $6,945 $1,603 $40
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Key Factors That Influence Endowed Chair Salaries

An Endowed Chair'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 Endowed Chair Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Endowed Chair'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): $89,316
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $89,840
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,888
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $94,973
  • Expert (over 8 years): $97,233
Levels Salary
Entry Level Endowed Chair$89,316
Intermediate Level Endowed Chair$89,840
Senior Level Endowed Chair$90,888
Specialist Level Endowed Chair$94,973
Expert Level Endowed Chair$97,233
$89,316 0 yr
$89,840 < 2 yrs
$90,888 2-4 yrs
$94,973 5-8 yrs
$97,233 > 8 yrs
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How Do Endowed Chair 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 Endowed Chairs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $100,632.
  • California: $100,250.
  • Massachusetts: $98,914.

Top Paying Cities for Endowed Chairs

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: $114,638
  • San Francisco: $113,511
  • Oakland: $110,993

What Skills Can Increase an Endowed Chair's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 6.95% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • General Ledger (Mentioned in 2.29% Job Postings): Creating and keeping track of business transactions and activities to monitor financial operations.
  • Financial Accounting (Mentioned in 1.19% Job Postings): Financial accounting (or financial accountancy) is the field of accounting concerned with the summary, analysis and reporting of financial transactions related to a business. This involves the preparation of financial statements available for public use. Stockholders, suppliers, banks, employees, government agencies, business owners, and other stakeholders are examples of people interested in receiving such information for decision making purposes. Financial accountancy is governed by both local and international accounting standards. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is the standard framework of guidelines for financial accounting used in any given jurisdiction. It includes the standards, conventions and rules that accountants follow in recording and summarizing and in the preparation of financial statements. On the other hand, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is a set of passionable accounting standards stating how particular types of transactions and other events should be reported in financial statements. IFRS are issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). With IFRS becoming more widespread on the international scene, consistency in financial reporting has become more prevalent between global organizations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 6.95%
General Ledger 2.29%
Financial Accounting 1.19%
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 Endowed Chair's salary.
  • Hyperion: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Treasury: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Hyperion
$96,342
6%
Project Management
$96,342
6%
Treasury
$95,433
5%
External Reporting
$95,433
5%
Accounting and Reporting
$94,524
4%
Finance and Accounting
$94,524
4%
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How Education impacts an Endowed Chair's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Endowed Chairs 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 Endowed Chair with a Bachelor's Degree is between $96,238 and $102,248).

Endowed Chair Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Endowed Chair
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.3%
High School 58.1%
Associates 4.3%
Bachelors 58.1%
Masters 36.6%
Doctorate 1.1%
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Endowed Chair Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Endowed Chair'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

Salary Trends for Endowed Chair

Salaries for an Endowed Chair can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $90,271 in 2023 to around $88,177 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Endowed Chair salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Endowed Chair Over Time

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2023
$90,271
2024
$88,708
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$88,177
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