How much does an Academic Dean make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Academic Dean in the United States is $173,117. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $96,481 to a high of $257,426, with most professionals earning between $133,003 and $217,247.

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Academic Dean Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Academic Dean Salary $96,481 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Academic Dean Salary $133,003 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Academic Dean Salary $173,117 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Academic Dean Salary $217,247 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Academic Dean Salary $257,426 US March 01, 2025
25% $133,003 10% $96,481 90% $257,426 75% $217,247 $173,117 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Academic Dean ?

Dean is a title employed in In academic administrations such as colleges or universities for a person with significant authority over a specific academic unit, over a specific area of concern, or both. Deans are common in private preparatory schools, and occasionally found in middle schools and high schools as well....

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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 Academic Dean in the United States. The base salary for Academic Dean ranges from $133,003 to $217,247 with the average base salary of $173,117. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $133,003 to $217,247 with the average total cash compensation of $173,117.

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