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Academic Affairs Director

Average Academic Affairs Director Salary

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$101,638
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$59k
MEDIAN
$102k
90%
$164k

The average salary for an Academic Affairs Director is $101,638 in 2025

Base Salary
$59k - $164k
Bonus
$2k - $34k
Profit Sharing
$1k - $26k
Commission
$2k - $41k
Total Pay
$57k - $180k
Based on 19,735 salary profiles (last updated Aug 07 2024)
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4.1 out of 5
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Common Health Benefits for a Academic Affairs Director

Medical
79%
Dental
69%
Vision
63%
None
20%

Gender Breakdown for Academic Affairs Directors

Female
52.1%
Male
46.8%
Prefer to self-define
0.9%
This data is based on 7,255 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Academic Affairs Directors

What is the highest pay for Academic Affairs Directors?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Academic Affairs Director is $164k / year

What is the lowest pay for Academic Affairs Directors?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Academic Affairs Director is $59k / year

How can Academic Affairs Directors increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an Academic Affairs 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 Affairs Director that oversees more junior Academic Affairs Directors, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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