Academic Dean Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Academic Dean Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does an Academic Dean make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Academic Dean in Chicago, IL is $158,467. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $122,289 to a high of $208,923, with most professionals earning between $139,530 and $184,878.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Academic Dean Salary $122,289 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Academic Dean Salary $139,530 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Academic Dean Salary $158,467 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Academic Dean Salary $184,878 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Academic Dean Salary $208,923 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $139,530 10% $122,289 90% $208,923 75% $184,878 $158,467 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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    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

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184878
158467

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184878
158467
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Academic Dean in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Academic Dean ranges from $139,530 to $184,878 with the average base salary of $158,467. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $139,530 to $184,878 with the average total cash compensation of $158,467.

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