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Department Head salaries in United States
Pay ranges employers published in 4 open job postings for Department Head roles in United States, updated Oct 4, 2026.
- Median base pay$164,500a year
- Typical range$70,000–$166,400Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$220,000and above
- Postings4with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Department Head postings in United States
- Department Head, Clinical SciencesCsusystem · Fort Collins, CO · $60.00–$100.00/hr · Posted Oct 2, 2026ApplyView posting
- Department Head, Design and MerchandisingCsusystem · Fort Collins, CO · $215K–$225K/yr · Posted Oct 1, 2026ApplyView posting
- Department Head, Allied HealthPensacolastate · Warrington, FL · $65K–$75K/yr · Posted Sep 9, 2026ApplyView posting
- Department Head – Advanced Optical SystemsThe Pennsylvania State University · Freeport, NY · $109K–$220K/yr · Posted Apr 11, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a Department Head make in United States?
The median posted base pay for Department Head jobs in United States is $165K a year, from 4 job postings with pay at 3 companies.
What is the typical Department Head pay range in United States?
The middle half of postings list $70K–$166K. The top 10% list $220K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $70K or less.
How does United States pay compare with all Department Head jobs?
The median here is $165K, against $165K across all 5 postings for the role.
How many Department Head jobs in United States list pay?
4 open postings at 3 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.