Assistant Dean of Students Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Dean of Students make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Dean of Students in the United States is $130,200 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

However, an Assistant Dean of Students's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $152,397
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $115,324 to $141,819
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,780
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Assistant Dean of Students Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $141,819 $11,818 $2,727 $68
Average $130,200 $10,850 $2,504 $63
25th Percentile $115,324 $9,610 $2,218 $55
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Dean of Students Salaries

An Assistant Dean of Students's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Dean of Students Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Dean of Students's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $119,922
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $121,301
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $123,599
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $125,898
  • Expert (over 8 years): $129,688
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assistant Dean of Students$119,922
Intermediate Level Assistant Dean of Students$121,301
Senior Level Assistant Dean of Students$123,599
Specialist Level Assistant Dean of Students$125,898
Expert Level Assistant Dean of Students$129,688
$119,922 0 yr
$121,301 < 2 yrs
$123,599 2-4 yrs
$125,898 5-8 yrs
$129,688 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Assistant Dean of Students

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $164,221
  • San Francisco: $162,423
  • Oakland: $159,000

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Dean of Students's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 19.48% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Task Management (Mentioned in 1.19% Job Postings): The process of managing a task through its life cycle. It involves planning, testing, tracking, and reporting. It can help either individual, or groups of individuals collaborate and share knowledge for the accomplishment of collective goals.
  • Law Enforcement (Mentioned in 0.8% Job Postings): Law enforcement is any system by which some members of society act in an organized manner to enforce the law by discovering, deterring, rehabilitating, or punishing people who violate the rules and norms governing that society. Although the term encompasses entities such as courts and prisons, it is most frequently applied to those who directly engage in patrols or surveillance to dissuade and discover criminal activity, and those who investigate crimes and apprehend offenders, a task typically carried out by the police or another law enforcement organization. Furthermore, although law enforcement may be most concerned with the prevention and punishment of crimes, organizations exist to discourage a wide variety of non-criminal violations of rules and norms, effected through the imposition of less severe consequences.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 19.48%
Task Management 1.19%
Law Enforcement 0.8%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assistant Dean of Students's salary.
  • Task Management: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • DOS: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Self Motivation: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Task Management
$147,126
13%
DOS
$144,522
11%
Self Motivation
$144,522
11%
Decision Making
$135,408
4%
Alignment
$134,106
3%
Student Counseling
$134,106
3%
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Assistant Dean of Students Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Dean of Students roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 0% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation -5% above the average. Conversely, Assistant Dean of Students positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Assistant Dean of Students as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Dean of Students

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How Education impacts an Assistant Dean of Students's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Dean of Students enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Dean of Students with a Bachelor's Degree is between $105,403 and $116,399).

Assistant Dean of Students Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Dean of Students
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.0%
High School 2.0%
Associates 0.7%
Bachelors 12.0%
Masters 54.7%
Doctorate 30.7%
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Assistant Dean of Students Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Dean of Students's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Assistant Dean of Students

Salaries for an Assistant Dean of Students can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $130,689 in 2023 to around $123,302 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Dean of Students salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Assistant Dean of Students Over Time

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2023
$130,689
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$128,325
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$123,302
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2024 $128,325
2025 $123,302
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