Department Head Salary in Charlotte, North Carolina

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How much does a Department Head make in Charlotte, NC? The average Department Head salary in Charlotte, NC is $85,156 as of January 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $73,389 and $91,793. 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	$62,675	Charlotte,NC	January 01, 2025
25th Percentile Department Head Salary	$73,389	Charlotte,NC	January 01, 2025
50th Percentile Department Head Salary	$85,156	Charlotte,NC	January 01, 2025
75th Percentile Department Head Salary	$91,793	Charlotte,NC	January 01, 2025
90th Percentile Department Head Salary	$97,836	Charlotte,NC	January 01, 2025

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Senior Electrical Engineer (Department Head) w/PE

Babich & Associates - Dallas , TX

The Senior Electrical Engineer (Department Head) is a leader in the department and will supervise staff's day-to-day responsibilities and mentor staff in both technical knowledge and career ...

LinkedIn - 17 days ago

Psychiatry, Section Head Consult Liaison Psychiatrist Needed in an Exciting Washington City

CHG Healthcare - Seattle , WA

Additional stipend for department head * Accepting residents, H-1B visas, and fellows * Must be board certified or board eligible * Must have a Washington license (or have the ability to obtain) * C ...

PracticeMatch - 21 days ago

Head of Customer Success

S&P Global - New York , NY

Head of Customer Success Overview: The Head of Customer Success is a critical leadership position ... Skilled in fostering collaboration across departments (e.g., Product, Marketing) to align ...

Dice.com / Clearancejobs.com - 5 days ago

RN, Registered Nurse Clinical Educator II - Nursing Administration

CHRISTUS Health - San Antonio , TX

Works in collaboration with the Department Head to identify educational needs of staff in the specialty area, to develop programs to meet these needs, and evaluate outcomes. Orients new staff, trains ...

Adzuna - 4 days ago

Head of Marketing & Sales

IDEAL EYE SURGERY LLC - O'Fallon , IL

Reporting to the CEO, the Head of Marketing & Sales will oversee a small team of sales and customer success professionals and collaborate closely with other departments to enhance marketing efforts ...

LinkedIn - 2 days ago

Head of Finance/IT

Four Wheel Campers, LLC - Woodland , CA

Head of Finance and IT Reports to: CEO Summary: We are seeking a Head of Finance and IT for our ... Additionally, the role will lead the IT department. This position is a part of the company ...

LinkedIn - 17 days ago

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.

April 18, 2023

Department Head in Blacksburg, VA

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

January 08, 2023

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About Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte (/ˈʃɑːrlət/) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located in the Piedmont, it is the county seat of Mecklenburg County. In 2017, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population was 859,035, making it the 17th-most populous city in the United States. The Charlotte metropolitan area's population ranks 22nd in the U.S., and had a 2016 population of 2,474,314. The Charlotte metropolitan area is part of a sixteen-county market region or combined statistical area with a 2016 census-estimated population of 2,632,249. Between 2004 and 2014, Charlotte was ranked as...

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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 Charlotte, NC. The base salary for Department Head ranges from $73,389 to $91,793 with the average base salary of $85,156. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,513 to $106,786 with the average total cash compensation of $99,107.

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About Charlotte, North Carolina Charlotte (/ˈʃɑːrlət/) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Located in the Piedmont, it is the county seat of Mecklenburg Co....More

Charlotte, North Carolina area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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