As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Assistant-Dean in California is $152,725, equivalent to $73 per hour, $2,937 weekly, or $12,727 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Assistant-Dean in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Assistant-Dean in California vary widely, spanning from $112,195 to $171,417. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($131,510) and 75th percentile ($162,509), while top earners (90th percentile) make $171,417 per year. This $30,999 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Collaboration or Data Domain, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, California Assistant-Dean often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 75 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Assistant-Dean job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Assistant-Dean Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Assistant-Dean Salary $112,195 CA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Assistant-Dean Salary $131,510 CA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Assistant-Dean Salary $152,725 CA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Assistant-Dean Salary $162,509 CA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Assistant-Dean Salary $171,417 CA September 01, 2026
25% $131,510 10% $112,195 90% $171,417 75% $162,509 $152,725 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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