Department Head Salary in Scranton, Pennsylvania

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How much does a Department Head make in Scranton, PA? The average Department Head salary in Scranton, PA is $84,708 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $72,989 and $91,301. 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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Department Head with Security Clearance
Tactical Engineering & Analysis Inc. - SAN DIEGO , CA
Overview We are currently a Tactical Engineering & Analysis, Inc (TEA, Inc.) Department Head to manage the MIDS Test & Engineering program. This individual shou
- 1 day ago
Head of Department – Systems Engineering (Animation & VFX)
Swaybox Studios - NEW ORLEANS , LA
Head of Department – Systems Engineering. (Animation & VFX). Location. New Orleans, LA - Onsite (Swaybox Studio). At Swaybox Studios is rewriting the rulebook o
- 3 days ago
Head of Operations - HOA Department
Block & Associates Realty - RALEIGH , NC
About Block Realty. Block Realty is a leading real estate management company committed to delivering exceptional property management services while upholding ou
- 4 days ago
Intake Attorney - Head of Intake Department
Lateral Link - EL SEGUNDO , CA
First-year attorney role. serves as one of the first points of contact for prospective clients, ensure the smooth, efficient, and effective administration of th
- 4 days 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
- 28 days ago
Emergency Department RN – Full Time
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics - KNOXVILLE , IA
$10,000 Sign on Bonus. Provide professional nursing care to medically ill and trauma patients of all levels of acuity. Job Requirements. Current license as a Re
- 313 days ago

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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 Scranton, PA. The base salary for Department Head ranges from $72,989 to $91,301 with the average base salary of $84,708. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,062 to $106,227 with the average total cash compensation of $98,594.

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About Scranton, Pennsylvania    Scranton is the sixth-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is the county seat and largest city of Lackawanna County in Northeastern Pe....More

Scranton, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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