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College president salary
Average college president salary
$188,282
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Average college president salary by state
Highest paying states for college presidents
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $183,693 | $88.31 |
| 2 | South Dakota | $177,415 | $85.30 |
| 3 | Indiana | $180,263 | $86.66 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $178,318 | $85.73 |
| 5 | North Carolina | $172,382 | $82.88 |
| 6 | Montana | $182,465 | $87.72 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $174,631 | $83.96 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $180,550 | $86.80 |
| 9 | Maine | $172,287 | $82.83 |
| 10 | Arizona | $168,857 | $81.18 |
| 11 | Wyoming | $174,647 | $83.96 |
| 12 | Michigan | $173,735 | $83.53 |
| 13 | Ohio | $167,778 | $80.66 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $171,392 | $82.40 |
| 15 | Kentucky | $167,722 | $80.64 |
| 16 | West Virginia | $168,896 | $81.20 |
| 17 | Missouri | $166,941 | $80.26 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $169,041 | $81.27 |
| 19 | Oregon | $165,746 | $79.69 |
| 20 | Nevada | $165,089 | $79.37 |
| 21 | California | $165,602 | $79.62 |
| 22 | New Jersey | $164,207 | $78.95 |
| 23 | Georgia | $162,563 | $78.16 |
| 24 | Washington | $164,832 | $79.25 |
| 25 | Vermont | $167,020 | $80.30 |
| 26 | Colorado | $163,561 | $78.64 |
| 27 | Louisiana | $165,218 | $79.43 |
| 28 | Rhode Island | $160,065 | $76.95 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $159,068 | $76.47 |
| 30 | New York | $172,215 | $82.80 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $157,019 | $75.49 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $162,244 | $78.00 |
| 33 | Iowa | $160,115 | $76.98 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $160,834 | $77.32 |
| 35 | Alabama | $161,819 | $77.80 |
| 36 | Utah | $152,131 | $73.14 |
| 37 | Illinois | $151,927 | $73.04 |
| 38 | Maryland | $159,314 | $76.59 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $158,221 | $76.07 |
| 40 | Kansas | $151,484 | $72.83 |
| 41 | Idaho | $152,217 | $73.18 |
| 42 | Florida | $145,336 | $69.87 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $145,690 | $70.04 |
| 44 | Virginia | $148,854 | $71.56 |
| 45 | Texas | $139,346 | $66.99 |
| 46 | Alaska | $146,102 | $70.24 |
| 47 | Delaware | $156,718 | $75.35 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $147,645 | $70.98 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $145,808 | $70.10 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $143,570 | $69.02 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $53,587 | $25.76 |
College president salary details
A college president's salary ranges from $100,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $352,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a college president's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $352,000 | $29,333 | $169 |
| 75th Percentile | $261,000 | $21,750 | $125 |
| Average | $188,282 | $15,690 | $91 |
| 25th Percentile | $135,000 | $11,250 | $65 |
| 10th Percentile | $100,000 | $8,333 | $48 |
Highest paying college president jobs
The highest paying types of college presidents are president, chairperson, and vice chairperson.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Member Educator | $34,187 | $2,849 | $16.44 | 12,866 |
| Admissions Officer | $33,833 | $2,819 | $16.27 | 58,782 |
| Dean | $86,317 | $7,193 | $41.50 | 1,183 |
| Student Services Director | $68,307 | $5,692 | $32.84 | 69,818 |
| Chairperson | $125,944 | $10,495 | $60.55 | 5,178 |
| Registrar | $40,632 | $3,386 | $19.53 | 12,723 |
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College president salary trends
The average college president salary has risen by $25,529 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average college president earned $162,753 annually, but today, they earn $188,282 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for college presidents over the last decade.
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Average college president salary over time
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College president salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $188,000 | $90.52 | +2.1% |
| 2025 | $184,000 | $88.58 | +1.1% |
| 2024 | $182,000 | $87.59 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $178,000 | $85.75 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $175,000 | $84.26 | +2.4% |
Recently added college president salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCS | President-Gadsden State Community College | Gadsden, AL | 05/21/2025 | $190,000 |
| State of Virginia | President, Danville Community College | Danville, VA | 05/08/2025 | $185,000 |
| ACCS | President-Wallace Community College | Dothan, AL | 03/09/2025 | $190,000 |
| State of Virginia | President Southwest Virginia Community College | Tazewell, VA | 03/03/2025 | $185,000 |
| San Mateo County Community College District | College President | Asheville, NC | 02/17/2025 | $283,788 |
| Govsalaries | College President | Nome, TX | 02/15/2025 | $263,193 |
| Yosemite Community College District | Foundation Specialist-Foundation/President's Office-Columbia College | Modesto, CA | 02/12/2025 | $63,720 |
| State of Virginia | President, Danville Community College | Danville, VA | 02/02/2025 | $185,000 |
| Salish Kootenai College | Salish Kootenai College President | Pablo, MT | 11/27/2024 | $107,000 |
| State of Virginia | President Eastern Shore Community College | Enon, VA | 11/27/2024 | $170,000 |
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