▼26%
C$65,000
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
25%
CA$58k
MEDIAN
CA$65k
75%
CA$95k
The average salary for an Academic Director is C$65,000 in 2025
Base Salary
C$58k - C$95k
Bonus
C$0 - C$1k
Total Pay
C$56k - C$85k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Academic Directors?
▲11%
What Do Academic Directors Do?
Academic Director Tasks
- Oversee curriculum and content development, revisions, and evaluations.
- Review data to update strategies.
- Interact with the public, the media, students, faculty, staff, and prospective students.
- Manage staff to ensure course materials, instruction, reception, and facilities are up to standards.
- Research and make recommendations about technology and instructional delivery.
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Common Health Benefits for a Academic Director
Medical
57%
Dental
57%
Vision
43%
None
43%
Gender Breakdown for Academic Directors
Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%
This data is based on 4 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Academic Directors
What is the highest pay for Academic Directors?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Academic Director is CA$NaN / year
What is the lowest pay for Academic Directors?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Academic Director is CA$NaN / year
How can Academic Directors increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as an Academic Director is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Academic Director that oversees more junior Academic Directors, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.