University Department Chair Salary in Detroit, Michigan

University Department Chair Salary in Detroit, MI

How much does a University Department Chair make in Detroit, MI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a University Department Chair in Detroit, MI is $188,124. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $101,157 to a high of $298,385, with most professionals earning between $142,602 and $245,838.

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10th Percentile University Department Chair Salary $101,157 Detroit,MI March 01, 2025
25th Percentile University Department Chair Salary $142,602 Detroit,MI March 01, 2025
50th Percentile University Department Chair Salary $188,124 Detroit,MI March 01, 2025
75th Percentile University Department Chair Salary $245,838 Detroit,MI March 01, 2025
90th Percentile University Department Chair Salary $298,385 Detroit,MI March 01, 2025
25% $142,602 10% $101,157 90% $298,385 75% $245,838 $188,124 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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142602
245838
188124

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
142602
247362
188595
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of University Department Chair in Detroit, MI. The base salary for University Department Chair ranges from $142,602 to $245,838 with the average base salary of $188,124. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $142,602 to $247,362 with the average total cash compensation of $188,595.

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About Detroit, Michigan    Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

Detroit, Michigan  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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