As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a University Vice President in the United States is $217,343. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $139,704 to a high of $288,931, with most professionals earning between $176,704 and $254,815.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $254,815 | $21,235 | $4,900 | $123 |
| Average | $217,343 | $18,112 | $4,180 | $104 |
| 25th Percentile | $176,704 | $14,725 | $3,398 | $85 |
An entry-level University Vice President with less than 1 year of experience earns about $192,474. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $196,114. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $202,179. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $208,245, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $218,462.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level University Vice President | $192,474 |
| Intermediate Level University Vice President | $196,114 |
| Senior Level University Vice President | $202,179 |
| Specialist Level University Vice President | $208,245 |
| Expert Level University Vice President | $218,462 |
| Entry Level | 11% |
| Mid Level | 10% |
| Senior Level | 7% |
| Top Level | 4% |
| Experienced | 1% |
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 University Vice President compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $202,994 in 2023 to approximately $200,921 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of University Vice President 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 | $217,343 | 75.4% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $13,605 | 4.7% | ||
| 401K/403B | $10,650 | 3.7% | ||
| Disability | $3,477 | 1.2% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 2.2% | ||
| Pension | $9,128 | 3.2% | ||
| Time Off | $27,586 | 9.6% | ||
| Total Compensation | $288,160 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 17.4% |
| Masters | 65.2% |
| Doctorate | 17.4% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of University Vice President is $217,343. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of University Vice President is $104; the average weekly pay of University Vice President is $4,180; the average monthly pay of University Vice President is $18,112.
A University Vice President'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, a University Vice President earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a University Vice President is $274,135.
The highest pay for University Vice President is $288,931.
The lowest pay for University Vice President is $139,704.
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