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Director of Student Development

Average Director of Student Development Salary

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$71,352
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$47k
MEDIAN
$71k
90%
$107k

The average salary for a Director of Student Development is $71,352 in 2025

Base Salary
$47k - $107k
Bonus
$500 - $11k
Profit Sharing
$53 - $17k
Commission
$2k - $11k
Total Pay
$46k - $109k
Based on 2,750 salary profiles (last updated Jan 03 2024)
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Common Health Benefits for a Director of Student Development

Medical
79%
Dental
65%
Vision
58%
None
20%

Gender Breakdown for Director of Student Developments

Female
79.9%
Male
19.0%
Prefer to self-define
1.0%
This data is based on 1,019 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Director of Student Developments

What is the highest pay for Director of Student Developments?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Director of Student Development is $107k / year

What is the lowest pay for Director of Student Developments?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Director of Student Development is $47k / year

How can Director of Student Developments increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Director of Student Development 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 a Director of Student Development that oversees more junior Director of Student Developments, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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