As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an University Dean of Engineering in the United States is $213,930. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $187,920 to $249,600, with most professionals earning between $164,239 and $282,076.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $249,600 | $20,800 | $4,800 | $120 |
| Average | $213,930 | $17,828 | $4,114 | $103 |
| 25th Percentile | $187,920 | $15,660 | $3,614 | $90 |
An entry-level University Dean of Engineering with less than 1 year of experience earns about $198,013. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $200,343. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $204,225. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $208,107, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $214,995.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level University Dean of Engineering | $198,013 |
| Intermediate Level University Dean of Engineering | $200,343 |
| Senior Level University Dean of Engineering | $204,225 |
| Specialist Level University Dean of Engineering | $208,107 |
| Expert Level University Dean of Engineering | $214,995 |
| Entry Level | 7% |
| Mid Level | 6% |
| Senior Level | 5% |
| Top Level | 3% |
| Experienced | 0% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in University Dean of Engineering compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $130,506 in 2023 to approximately $128,145 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of University Dean of Engineering salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $213,930 | 75.4% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $13,555 | 4.8% | ||
| 401K/403B | $10,483 | 3.7% | ||
| Disability | $3,423 | 1.2% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 2.2% | ||
| Pension | $8,985 | 3.2% | ||
| Time Off | $27,153 | 9.6% | ||
| Total Compensation | $283,899 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| Masters | 9.1% |
| Doctorate | 90.9% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of University Dean of Engineering is $213,930. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of University Dean of Engineering is $103; the average weekly pay of University Dean of Engineering is $4,114; the average monthly pay of University Dean of Engineering is $17,828.
An University Dean of Engineering's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an University Dean of Engineering earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an University Dean of Engineering is $269,830.
The highest pay for University Dean of Engineering is $282,076.
The lowest pay for University Dean of Engineering is $164,239.
The University Dean of Engineering develops college strategic initiatives and participates in university long-term planning and policy setting. Manages administrative functions of the college of engineering. Being an University Dean of Engineering provides senior level administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management. Leads college in fundraising and cultivating relationships with donors. In addition, University Dean of Engineering requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to top management. The University Dean of Engineering manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as an University Dean of Engineering typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience.
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