As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Athletics Director - Higher Ed. in the United States is $117,990. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $98,427 to $144,649, with most professionals earning between $80,616 and $168,921.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $144,649 | $12,054 | $2,782 | $70 |
| Average | $117,990 | $9,833 | $2,269 | $57 |
| 25th Percentile | $98,427 | $8,202 | $1,893 | $47 |
An entry-level Athletics Director - Higher Ed. with less than 1 year of experience earns about $110,690. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $111,566. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $114,486. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $117,990, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $124,754.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Athletics Director - Higher Ed. | $110,690 |
| Intermediate Level Athletics Director - Higher Ed. | $111,566 |
| Senior Level Athletics Director - Higher Ed. | $114,486 |
| Specialist Level Athletics Director - Higher Ed. | $117,990 |
| Expert Level Athletics Director - Higher Ed. | $124,754 |
| Entry Level | 6% |
| Mid Level | 5% |
| Senior Level | 3% |
| Top Level | 0% |
| Experienced | 6% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
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 Athletics Director - Higher Ed. compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $150,165 in 2023 to approximately $146,048 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Athletics Director - Higher Ed. 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 | $117,990 | 73.3% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $9,026 | 5.6% | ||
| 401K/403B | $5,782 | 3.6% | ||
| Disability | $1,888 | 1.2% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 4.0% | ||
| Pension | $4,956 | 3.1% | ||
| Time Off | $14,976 | 9.3% | ||
| Total Compensation | $160,988 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 2.4% |
| Associates | 2.4% |
| Bachelors | 47.6% |
| Masters | 41.7% |
| Doctorate | 6.0% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Athletics Director - Higher Ed. is $117,990. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Athletics Director - Higher Ed. is $57; the average weekly pay of Athletics Director - Higher Ed. is $2,269; the average monthly pay of Athletics Director - Higher Ed. is $9,833.
An Athletics Director - Higher Ed.'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 Athletics Director - Higher Ed. earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Athletics Director - Higher Ed. is $148,821.
The highest pay for Athletics Director - Higher Ed. is $168,921.
The lowest pay for Athletics Director - Higher Ed. is $80,616.
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