Department Head Salary in Atlanta, Georgia

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How much does a Department Head make in Atlanta, GA? The average Department Head salary in Atlanta, GA is $86,272 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $74,354 and $93,001. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Department Head Salary	$63,503	Atlanta,GA	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Department Head Salary	$74,354	Atlanta,GA	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Department Head Salary	$86,272	Atlanta,GA	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Department Head Salary	$93,001	Atlanta,GA	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Department Head Salary	$99,126	Atlanta,GA	March 01, 2025

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Head Start Teacher I (day Care Center Teacher I)

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Located at the Head Start Gum Springs Center in Alexandria, VA, this floater position is under the ... Knowledge of VA Department of Social Services (DSS) regulations in childcare facility. * Experience ...

The Washington Post - 5 days ago

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Head Well- Integrative Psychiatry & Wellness - Eugene , OR

At Head Well, we believe in tailoring treatment to each individual, combining traditional ... Minimum of 2 years of experience in acute care settings, emergency departments, or urgent care

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Head of FP&A

Finatal - San Diego , CA

Head of FP&A Remote with 30% Travel to San Diego Finatal is partnered with a well-known Private ... Lead the consolidation of financial reports across departments, ensuring accuracy and alignment ...

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Head of Sales

Platcore - Denver , CO

PlatCore LLC Head of Sales Denver, CO · Full time Apply for Head of Sales As the Head of Sales ... Carry and hit departmental sales quota, personally driving revenue while leading your team to do ...

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Global Head of Tax

Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc - Sunnyvale , CA

Reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer, the Global Head of Tax is responsible for CoreWeave's overall tax department, including all components of tax planning, the accounting for income taxes and ...

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What does a Department Head do?

Department Head in Baton Rouge, LA

Plan and manage department functions, seeking counsel from the department faculty and delegating duties when possible.

December 28, 2022

Promote and facilitate faculty professional development thereby enabling each faculty member to realize full potential in teaching, research, and service.

March 20, 2023

Department Head in Bemidji, MN

Assist customers throughout the store with personal, customized service based on the premise of amazing every customer, every time.

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Department Head in Blacksburg, VA

Developing, communicating, and enforcing departmental policy guidelines with transparency, accountability, and equity.

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About Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta (/ætˈlæntə/) is the capital of, and the most populous city in, the U.S. state of Georgia. With an estimated 2017 population of 486,290, it is also the 38th most-populous city in the United States. The city serves as the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, home to 5.8 million people and the ninth-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Atlanta is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia. A small portion of the city extends eastward into neighboring DeKalb County. Atlanta was originally founded as the terminating stop of a major state-sp...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Department Head in Atlanta, GA. The base salary for Department Head ranges from $74,354 to $93,001 with the average base salary of $86,272. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $86,640 to $108,196 with the average total cash compensation of $100,407.

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About Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta (/ætˈlæntə/) is the capital of, and the most populous city in, the U.S. state of Georgia. With an estimated 2017 population of 486,290, it is ....More

Atlanta, Georgia area prices were up 1.4% from a year ago

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