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$136,134
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Dean is $136,134 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $117,784 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $18,351 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Top Paying Companies
For a Dean in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Dean in United States. Employers include Tufts University, New York City Department of Education and CUNY (City University of New York).
Top Paying Companies
For Dean in United States
| 1 | Tufts University | $113,077 | |
| 2 | New York City Department of Education | $100,802 | |
| 3 | CUNY (City University of New York) | $95,544 | |
| 4 | City Colleges of Chicago | $92,548 | |
| 5 | KIPP Schools | $92,331 | |
| 6 | Chamberlain University | $89,712 | |
| 7 | Uplift Education | $85,969 | |
| 8 | South University | $84,742 | |
| 9 | Rasmussen University | $84,553 | |
| 10 | Achievement First | $83,833 |
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Dean Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Dean in United States
The top 2 paying industries for a Dean in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $100,802 and Education with a median total pay of $84,647.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$100,802
15% Higher than other industries
Government & Public Administration
The top paying company in Government & Public Administration for Dean is New York City Department of Education.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Education?
Job growth in education remains steady, with modest growth in salaries and greater opportunities for workers with STEM specialization or those with advanced degrees. Opportunities are likely to persist with the projected rise in student enrollment in the coming years. Jobs are often reliant upon state and local budgets with public sector benefits being an attractive feature for many job-seekers.
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Dean pay FAQ
The average salary for a Dean is $136,134 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 939 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Dean employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Dean in United States is $180,007 per year.
The lowest salary for a Dean in United States is $103,663 per year.
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