Chief academic officer salary in United States

The average salary for a Chief Academic Officer is $127,658 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 113 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 4, 2026.

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Chief Academic Officer salaries typically range between a low of $70,782 and a high of $230,235 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Chief Academic Officer include New York, NY at $260,722 per year, Oakland, CA at $191,838 per year, and Brooklyn, NY at $190,000 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Chief Academic Officer include Strategic Education, Inc. ($350,000 per year) and Capella University ($350,000 per year).