Chief Curator Salaries in the United States

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How Much Does a Chief Curator Make?

Updated June 27, 2024
As of June 27, 2024, the average annual pay of Chief Curator in the United States is $65,259. While Salary.com is seeing that Chief Curator salary in the US can go up to $88,492 or down to $45,392, but most earn between $54,860 and $77,420. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, and your experience levels. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.
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Similar Job Salaries to Chief Curator by Company

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Company average base salary in (usd) range
Currier Museum of Art
Chief Curator
$69,082/yr
$54,854
$83,310
RANGE: $54,854 - $83,310
San Francisco International Airport
Museum Director and Chief Curator
$84,361/yr
$67,476
$101,246
RANGE: $67,476 - $101,246
New-York Historical Society
Assistant to the Chief Curator and Museum Department
$175,836/yr
$130,836
$220,835
RANGE: $130,836 - $220,835
City and County of San Francisco
MUSEUM DIRECTOR AND CHIEF CURATOR - SFO (0941)
$84,524/yr
$68,928
$100,120
RANGE: $68,928 - $100,120
EssilorLuxottica
Curator
$40,172/yr
$34,336
$46,007
RANGE: $34,336 - $46,007
Columbia State Community College
Curator
$77,766/yr
$63,977
$91,556
RANGE: $63,977 - $91,556
New York Historical Society
Curator
$79,131/yr
$65,763
$92,500
RANGE: $65,763 - $92,500
Randolph-Macon College
Curator
$65,785/yr
$54,671
$76,898
RANGE: $54,671 - $76,898
Cleveland Museum of Art Job Openings
Virginia N. and Randall J. Barbato Deputy Director and Chief Curator
$83,878/yr
$69,986
$97,770
RANGE: $69,986 - $97,770
The Cleveland Museum of Art
Virginia N. and Randall J. Barbato Deputy Director and Chief Curator
$66,530/yr
$55,290
$77,769
RANGE: $55,290 - $77,769

What Does a Chief Curator Do?

The Chief Curator will be a visible and accessible role to build strong relationships with their team, the trustees, artists in the community, and campus stakeholders.
Updated December 19, 2021
With Ann Temkin, MoMA’s Marie-Josée and Henry Kravis Chief Curator of Painting and Sculpture, and a performative reading of the extraordinary letters between the artist and his brother Theo by acclaimed actor and playwright Anna Deavere Smith, on Thursday, December 3, at 8:00 p.m.
Updated December 19, 2021
Prof Tracy Borman, historian and joint chief curator of the Historic Royal Palaces, said staff were "hopeful of taking up Paul Fitzsimmons' generous offer of a long-term loan and are investigating the details at present".
Updated December 09, 2021
As such, the Chief Curator plays a key role in working with the Board of Trustees (specifically the Acquisition and Collection Committee), the various support groups of the Museum, and other art supporters in the community to execute that plan.
Updated December 09, 2021
David Stark, chief curator emeritus, will discuss the works by Van Gogh in the exhibition Through Vincent’s Eyes: Van.
Updated December 09, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions About a Chief Curator Salaries

What is the average of a Chief Curator in the United States?

The Chief Curator salary range is from $54,860 to $77,420, and the average Chief Curator salary is $65,259/year in the United States. The Chief Curator's salary will change in different locations.

Which location pays the highest Chief Curator salary in the United States?

The Chief Curator salary in San Jose, CA is $81,900 which is the highest in the US.

What kinds of reasons will influence the Chief Curator's salary?

Besides the location, employees' education degree, related skills, and work experience also will influence the salary. Try to improve your skills and experience to get a higher salary for the position of Chief Curator.

What is the growth rate of the Chief Curator's salary?

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Recent Salary Report

Below are the most recent Chief Curator salary reports. Employer name has been removed to protect anonymity.

$79,787 Yearly
A Chief Curator in Pine Bluff, AR reported making $79,787 per year
Pine Bluff, AR
100 - 200 employees
Full-Time
Company - Private
$43 Hourly
A Chief Curator in Huntington Beach, CA reported making $43 per hour
Huntington Beach, CA
7,6 - 15,000 employees
Part-Time
Company - Public
$23 Hourly
A Chief Curator in Ankeny, IA reported making $23 per hour
Ankeny, IA
3,000 - 7,6 employees
Part-Time
Company - Public
$64,537 Yearly
A Chief Curator in Chandler, AZ reported making $64,537 per year
Chandler, AZ
200 - 6 employees
Full-Time
Company - Private
$56,304 Yearly
A Chief Curator in Lansing, MI reported making $56,304 per year
Lansing, MI
6 - 1,000 employees
Full-Time
Company - Private
$4,969 Monthly
A Chief Curator in Enid, OK reported making $4,969 per month
Enid, OK
1,000 - 3,000 employees
Full-Time
Company - Public
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