Department Head Salary in Fairbanks, Alaska

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How much does a Department Head make in Fairbanks, AK? The average Department Head salary in Fairbanks, AK is $98,586 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $84,947 and $106,259. 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	$72,530	Fairbanks,AK	April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Department Head Salary	$84,947	Fairbanks,AK	April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Department Head Salary	$98,586	Fairbanks,AK	April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Department Head Salary	$106,259	Fairbanks,AK	April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Department Head Salary	$113,245	Fairbanks,AK	April 01, 2025

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Head of Cloud Innovation, Department of Defense with Security Clearance

Amazon - ARLINGTON , VA

DESCRIPTION At Amazon Web Services (AWS), we're committed to innovating on behalf of our customers. We're seeking a leader to drive our Department of Defense (D

- 1 day ago

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Lexington Medical Center - WEST COLUMBIA , SC

Registered Nurse – Emergency Room. Full-Time | Night Shift | 8:45pm-7:15am. Sign-On Bonus: $30,000. Job Summary. Utilizes the nursing process to promote and res

- 15 days ago

Emergency Department RN CC

Driscoll Health - CORPUS CHRISTI , TX

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Please review the job informatio

- 65 days ago

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

ECU Health North - ROANOKE RAPIDS , NC

ECU Health. About ECU Health North Hospital. ECU Health North Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited, 204-bed acute bed facility serving Halifax, Northampton

- 5 days ago

Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Department

Abbeville General - ABBEVILLE , LA

Abbeville General Hospital is hiring for an RN (Registered Nurse) Position:* Full time RN position for Emergency Department. $20,000 Sign On Bonus. Avaliabl

- 12 days ago

Registered Nurse RN - Emergency Department

UAB St. Vincent's - PELL CITY , AL

We Are Hiring. Sign-on bonus: Up to $7,500. Department: Emergency Department. Schedule: Full Time Night shift- 6 pm to 6 am. Hospital: St. Vincent's St. Clair

- 137 days ago

What does a Department Head do?

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

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

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

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About Fairbanks, Alaska

Fairbanks (Tanana: Tanan) is a home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Fairbanks is the largest city in the Interior region of Alaska. 2016 estimates put the population of the city proper at 32,751, and the population of the Fairbanks North Star Borough at 97,121, making it the second most populous metropolitan area in Alaska (after Anchorage). The Metropolitan Statistical Area encompasses all of the Fairbanks North Star Borough and is the northernmost Metropolitan Statistical Area in the United States, located 196 driving miles (or ...

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84947

106259

98586

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98998

123631

114747

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Department Head in Fairbanks, AK. The base salary for Department Head ranges from $84,947 to $106,259 with the average base salary of $98,586. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $98,998 to $123,631 with the average total cash compensation of $114,747.

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About Fairbanks, Alaska Fairbanks (Tanana: Tanan) is a home rule city and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. Fairbanks is the l....More

Fairbanks, Alaska area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

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