Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration in the United States is $158,692 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $76.

However, an Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $178,400
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $140,649 to $169,008
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $124,222
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Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $169,008 $14,084 $3,250 $81
Average $158,692 $13,224 $3,052 $76
25th Percentile $140,649 $11,721 $2,705 $68
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration Salaries

An Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration'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 Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration'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): $148,434
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $149,407
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $152,651
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $158,263
  • Expert (over 8 years): $160,125
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration$148,434
Intermediate Level Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration$149,407
Senior Level Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration$152,651
Specialist Level Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration$158,263
Expert Level Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration$160,125
$148,434 0 yr
$149,407 < 2 yrs
$152,651 2-4 yrs
$158,263 5-8 yrs
$160,125 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration 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 Assistant Dean, Finance and Administrations. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $175,704.
  • California: $175,037.
  • Massachusetts: $172,705.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Dean, Finance and Administrations

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: $200,158
  • San Francisco: $197,967
  • Oakland: $193,795

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Collaboration (Mentioned in 6.67% Job Postings): Works cooperatively and shares ideas with coworkers and managers to achieve common goals and objectives.
  • Data Domain (Mentioned in 6.67% Job Postings): A logical grouping of items of interest to the organization, or areas of interest within the organization. Think of data domains as high-level categories of data for the purpose of assigning accountability and responsibility for the data.
  • Quality Assurance (Mentioned in 6.67% Job Postings): Verifying the adherence of product with required specifications and expectations to track and resolve deficiencies prior to product release.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Collaboration 6.67%
Data Domain 6.67%
Quality Assurance 6.67%
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 Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration's salary.
  • Data Analytics: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Change Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Data Analytics
 $187,257
18%
Project Management
 $172,974
9%
Change Management
 $171,387
8%
Innovation
 $165,040
4%
Presentation
 $163,453
3%
Collaboration
 $158,692
0%
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Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Education, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration positions in Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Education$190,430$92.020%

How Education impacts an Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Dean, Finance and Administrations 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 Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration with a Bachelor's Degree is between $153,275 and $171,239).

Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 16.7%
High School 33.3%
Associates 50.0%
Bachelors 16.7%
Masters 33.3%
Doctorate 50.0%
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Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration'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.

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$140,649
Average $158,692/year
$169,008
$11,721
Average $13,224/month
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$2,705
Average $3,052/week
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Average $76/hour
$81
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $169,008 $14,084 $3,250 $81
Average $158,692 $13,224 $3,052 $76
25th Percentile $140,649 $11,721 $2,705 $68

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Salary Trends for Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration

Salaries for an Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $81,153 in 2023 to around $79,075 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration salary trends, .

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