What are the main factors that influence a Head of Humanities's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Head of Humanities?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Head of Humanities roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Head of Humanities's salary?

A Head of Humanities's salary grows with experience: starting around $54,890 for beginners, reaching about $56,626 at mid-level, and approach $59,386 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Head of Humanities?

Head of Humanities salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Head of Humanities roles are District of Columbia $63,029, California $62,790, Massachusetts $61,953. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Head of Humanities roles make?

Salaries for Head of Humanities level roles vary by specialization: College Dean of Humanities: $149,500; University Dean of Humanities: $149,470; Dean of Humanities: $149,464; Deputy Dean of Humanities: $127,101; Assistant Dean of Humanities: $127,100.

Head of Humanities Salary in Oregon

How much does a Head of Humanities make in Oregon? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Head of Humanities in Oregon is $57,809 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, a Head of Humanities's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,654
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,760 to $63,485
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,163

10% $48,163

50% (Median) $57,809

90% $68,654

Head of Humanities Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,485	$5,290	$1,221	$31
Average	$57,809	$4,817	$1,112	$28
25th Percentile	$52,760	$4,397	$1,015	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Head of Humanities Salaries

A Head of Humanities's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Head of Humanities Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Head of Humanities's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $54,890
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,048
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,626
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $58,597
Expert (over 8 years): $59,386

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Head of Humanities	less than 1 year	$54,890
Early Career Level Head of Humanities	1-2 years	$55,048
Mid-Level Level Head of Humanities	2-4 years	$56,626
Senior-Level Level Head of Humanities	5-8 years	$58,597
Expert Level Head of Humanities	over 8 years	$59,386

How Do Head of Humanities Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Head of Humanities. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $63,029.
California: $62,790.
Massachusetts: $61,953.

District of Columbia $63,029 California $62,790 Massachusetts $61,953 Washington $61,725 New Jersey $61,703 Alaska $61,623 Connecticut $60,837 New York $60,519

Hawaii $59,500 Rhode Island $59,021 Maryland $58,697 Minnesota $58,253 Colorado $58,082 Illinois $58,025 Oregon $57,809 Delaware $57,649

New Hampshire $57,549 Virginia $57,325 Pennsylvania $56,670 Nevada $56,340 North Dakota $56,232 Michigan $56,061 Wisconsin $55,999 Vermont $55,873

Texas $55,526 Maine $55,503 Arizona $55,469 Ohio $55,429 Georgia $54,906 Indiana $54,644 Wyoming $54,593 Utah $54,513

Iowa $54,479 Kansas $54,205 Louisiana $54,126 North Carolina $54,097 Missouri $54,086 Florida $53,864 Montana $53,744 Nebraska $53,630

Kentucky $53,568 South Carolina $53,340 Tennessee $53,198 Idaho $53,141 New Mexico $52,725 Oklahoma $52,634 Alabama $52,298 South Dakota $51,735

Arkansas $51,427 West Virginia $51,262 Mississippi $50,767

Top Paying Cities for Head of Humanities

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Antelope: $55,023
Aurora: $58,359
Beaverton: $59,535

Antelope, OR $55,023

Aurora, OR $58,359

Beaverton, OR $59,535

Beavercreek, OR $58,561

Boring, OR $58,939

Bridal Veil, OR $58,848

Brightwood, OR $57,931

Canby, OR $58,398

Cascade Locks, OR $57,101

Clackamas, OR $59,513

Clatskanie, OR $56,996

Colton, OR $57,947

Columbia City, OR $58,470

Corbett, OR $58,560

Donald, OR $58,047

Dufur, OR $55,323

Eagle Creek, OR $58,686

Estacada, OR $57,805

Fairview, OR $59,411

Gervais, OR $57,431

Gladstone, OR $59,492

Government Camp, OR $56,878

Grass Valley, OR $55,146

Gresham, OR $59,392

Hood River, OR $56,775

Hubbard, OR $57,751

Kent, OR $55,022

Lake Oswego, OR $59,636

Marylhurst, OR $59,559

Maupin, OR $55,088

Molalla, OR $57,464

Moro, OR $55,263

Mosier, OR $56,190

Mount Hood Parkdale, OR $56,564

Mulino, OR $58,330

Odell, OR $56,645

Oregon City, OR $59,075

Rainier, OR $57,824

Rhododendron, OR $57,397

Rufus, OR $55,434

Saint Helens, OR $58,284

Warren, OR $58,609

Deer Island, OR $58,075

Sandy, OR $58,233

Scappoose, OR $58,530

Shaniko, OR $55,204

The Dalles, OR $55,629

Troutdale, OR $59,184

Tualatin, OR $59,360

Tygh Valley, OR $55,573

Vernonia, OR $57,645

Wasco, OR $55,309

Welches, OR $57,647

West Linn, OR $59,360

Wilsonville, OR $58,990

Woodburn, OR $57,556

Happy Valley, OR $59,594

Damascus, OR $59,296

Amity, OR $57,289

Arch Cape, OR $55,779

Astoria, OR $56,140

Banks, OR $58,438

Bay City, OR $56,013

Beaver, OR $56,299

Buxton, OR $58,083

Cannon Beach, OR $55,754

Carlton, OR $57,432

Cloverdale, OR $55,951

Cornelius, OR $58,875

Dayton, OR $57,469

Dundee, OR $57,932

Forest Grove, OR $58,407

Gales Creek, OR $57,756

Garibaldi, OR $56,019

Gaston, OR $58,105

Hammond, OR $55,504

Hebo, OR $56,132

Hillsboro, OR $59,037

Manning, OR $58,146

Lafayette, OR $57,539

Mcminnville, OR $57,258

Manzanita, OR $55,945

Nehalem, OR $56,094

Newberg, OR $58,448

North Plains, OR $58,767

Oceanside, OR $55,820

Pacific City, OR $55,954

Rockaway Beach, OR $55,943

Saint Paul, OR $57,720

Seaside, OR $56,251

Sherwood, OR $59,055

Tillamook, OR $56,338

Netarts, OR $55,873

Timber, OR $57,729

Tolovana Park, OR $55,763

Warrenton, OR $55,738

Wheeler, OR $56,088

Yamhill, OR $57,611

Neskowin, OR $55,925

Portland, OR $59,648

Salem, OR $57,479

Keizer, OR $57,490

Albany, OR $56,912

Alsea, OR $55,945

Aumsville, OR $57,369

Blodgett, OR $56,008

Brownsville, OR $56,317

Cascadia, OR $55,652

Corvallis, OR $56,777

Crabtree, OR $56,855

Crawfordsville, OR $56,289

Dallas, OR $57,192

Depoe Bay, OR $55,729

Detroit, OR $55,507

Eddyville, OR $55,709

Falls City, OR $56,912

Foster, OR $56,089

Gates, OR $56,578

Grand Ronde, OR $56,677

Halsey, OR $56,327

Idanha, OR $55,552

Independence, OR $57,406

Jefferson, OR $57,283

Lebanon, OR $56,374

Logsden, OR $55,943

Lyons, OR $56,698

Mill City, OR $56,702

Monmouth, OR $57,041

Mount Angel, OR $57,417

Neotsu, OR $55,991

Newport, OR $55,621

South Beach, OR $55,440

Lincoln City, OR $55,922

Otis, OR $56,032

Otter Rock, OR $55,631

Philomath, OR $56,206

Rickreall, OR $57,416

Rose Lodge, OR $56,088

Saint Benedict, OR $57,409

Scio, OR $56,951

Scotts Mills, OR $57,274

Seal Rock, OR $55,374

Shedd, OR $56,304

Sheridan, OR $57,065

Siletz, OR $55,838

Silverton, OR $57,291

Stayton, OR $57,134

Mehama, OR $56,982

Sublimity, OR $57,228

Sweet Home, OR $56,190

Gleneden Beach, OR $55,790

Tangent, OR $56,405

Tidewater, OR $55,574

Toledo, OR $55,638

Turner, OR $57,378

Waldport, OR $55,442

Willamina, OR $56,869

Eugene, OR $56,682

Agness, OR $54,869

Allegany, OR $54,935

Alvadore, OR $56,627

Azalea, OR $55,510

Bandon, OR $54,977

Blachly, OR $56,144

Blue River, OR $55,277

Broadbent, OR $54,893

Brookings, OR $55,211

Camas Valley, OR $54,923

Canyonville, OR $55,334

Cheshire, OR $56,354

Coos Bay, OR $54,951

Coquille, OR $54,955

Cottage Grove, OR $56,164

Crescent Lake, OR $55,028

Creswell, OR $56,496

Culp Creek, OR $55,928

Curtin, OR $56,122

Days Creek, OR $55,261

Deadwood, OR $55,912

Dexter, OR $56,334

Dillard, OR $55,099

Dorena, OR $55,760

Drain, OR $55,919

Elkton, OR $55,526

Elmira, OR $56,428

Fall Creek, OR $56,259

Florence, OR $55,477

Gardiner, OR $55,026

Glendale, OR $55,395

Glide, OR $55,160

Gold Beach, OR $55,045

Harrisburg, OR $56,540

Idleyld Park, OR $55,026

Junction City, OR $56,503

Lakeside, OR $55,043

Langlois, OR $54,923

Lorane, OR $56,274

Lowell, OR $56,252

Mapleton, OR $55,594

Marcola, OR $56,429

Pleasant Hill, OR $56,580

Monroe, OR $56,251

Myrtle Creek, OR $55,104

Myrtle Point, OR $54,914

North Bend, OR $54,953

Noti, OR $56,239

Oakland, OR $55,440

Oakridge, OR $55,695

Ophir, OR $55,039

Port Orford, OR $54,963

Powers, OR $54,952

Reedsport, OR $55,341

Riddle, OR $55,216

Roseburg, OR $55,178

Scottsburg, OR $55,244

Springfield, OR $56,568

Sixes, OR $54,917

Sutherlin, OR $55,468

Swisshome, OR $55,656

Tenmile, OR $54,978

Thurston, OR $56,593

Tiller, OR $55,311

Umpqua, OR $55,132

Veneta, OR $56,380

Vida, OR $55,951

Walterville, OR $56,215

Walton, OR $56,030

Wedderburn, OR $55,077

Westfir, OR $55,880

Westlake, OR $55,319

Wilbur, OR $55,230

Winchester, OR $55,234

Winston, OR $54,989

Wolf Creek, OR $55,496

Yachats, OR $55,453

Yoncalla, OR $55,765

Medford, OR $56,431

Central Point, OR $56,352

White City, OR $55,997

Ashland, OR $56,023

Butte Falls, OR $55,662

Cave Junction, OR $55,504

Eagle Point, OR $56,117

Gold Hill, OR $56,218

Grants Pass, OR $55,777

Jacksonville, OR $56,116

Kerby, OR $55,591

Merlin, OR $55,417

Murphy, OR $55,989

O Brien, OR $55,477

Phoenix, OR $56,414

Prospect, OR $55,522

Rogue River, OR $55,964

Selma, OR $55,453

Shady Cove, OR $56,039

Talent, OR $56,306

Trail, OR $55,611

Wilderville, OR $55,569

Williams, OR $55,942

Klamath Falls, OR $55,512

Crater Lake, OR $54,915

Adel, OR $55,198

Beatty, OR $55,058

Bly, OR $55,111

Bonanza, OR $55,157

Chiloquin, OR $55,152

Dairy, OR $55,127

Fort Klamath, OR $55,133

Keno, OR $55,534

Lakeview, OR $55,244

Malin, OR $55,228

Merrill, OR $55,252

Midland, OR $55,311

New Pine Creek, OR $55,368

Paisley, OR $55,108

Plush, OR $55,172

Silver Lake, OR $55,088

Sprague River, OR $55,103

Summer Lake, OR $55,036

Christmas Valley, OR $55,128

Bend, OR $55,256

Fields, OR $55,186

Ashwood, OR $55,010

Brothers, OR $55,061

Burns, OR $55,195

Princeton, OR $55,091

Diamond, OR $55,054

Camp Sherman, OR $55,096

Chemult, OR $55,056

Crane, OR $55,151

Crescent, OR $55,027

Culver, OR $55,138

Fort Rock, OR $55,096

Frenchglen, OR $55,049

Gilchrist, OR $55,134

Hines, OR $55,206

La Pine, OR $55,194

Madras, OR $55,176

Mitchell, OR $55,054

Paulina, OR $55,075

Post, OR $55,050

Powell Butte, OR $55,182

Prineville, OR $55,184

Redmond, OR $55,262

Riley, OR $55,047

Sisters, OR $55,097

Terrebonne, OR $55,206

Warm Springs, OR $55,107

Pendleton, OR $56,961

Adams, OR $55,844

Arlington, OR $55,210

Athena, OR $57,088

Baker City, OR $55,243

Bates, OR $55,089

Boardman, OR $56,707

Bridgeport, OR $55,101

Canyon City, OR $55,178

Condon, OR $55,079

Cove, OR $55,186

Dayville, OR $55,119

Echo, OR $57,122

Elgin, OR $55,197

Enterprise, OR $55,069

Fossil, OR $55,087

Haines, OR $55,210

Halfway, OR $55,089

Helix, OR $58,433

Heppner, OR $55,113

Hereford, OR $55,125

Hermiston, OR $58,750

Lexington, OR $56,127

Oxbow, OR $54,840

Imbler, OR $55,227

Imnaha, OR $54,704

Ione, OR $55,195

Irrigon, OR $58,364

John Day, OR $55,268

Joseph, OR $55,005

Kimberly, OR $55,102

La Grande, OR $55,260

Long Creek, OR $55,112

Lostine, OR $55,137

Meacham, OR $55,209

Mikkalo, OR $55,277

Milton Freewater, OR $56,558

Monument, OR $55,100

Mount Vernon, OR $55,175

North Powder, OR $55,186

Pilot Rock, OR $55,388

Prairie City, OR $55,215

Richland, OR $55,034

Seneca, OR $55,182

Spray, OR $55,098

Stanfield, OR $58,596

Summerville, OR $55,203

Sumpter, OR $55,157

Ukiah, OR $55,103

Umatilla, OR $59,032

Union, OR $55,197

Unity, OR $55,186

Wallowa, OR $55,212

Weston, OR $55,996

Adrian, OR $54,274

Arock, OR $54,854

Brogan, OR $55,078

Drewsey, OR $55,146

Durkee, OR $55,040

Harper, OR $54,922

Huntington, OR $55,083

Ironside, OR $55,107

Jamieson, OR $54,932

Jordan Valley, OR $54,863

Juntura, OR $55,106

Nyssa, OR $54,538

Ontario, OR $54,657

Riverside, OR $55,050

Vale, OR $54,947

Westfall, OR $55,123

Head of Humanities Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Head of Humanities roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Head of Humanities positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Head of Humanities as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Head of Humanities

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$69,371	$33.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$66,480	$32.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$63,590	$31.0	10%
Healthcare	$63,590	$31.0	10%
Pharmaceuticals	$63,590	$31.0	10%

Head of Humanities Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Head of Humanities's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$52,760

Average $57,809/year

$63,485

$4,397

Average $4,817/month

$5,290

$1,015

Average $1,112/week

$1,221

$25

Average $28/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,485	$5,290	$1,221	$31
Average	$57,809	$4,817	$1,112	$28
25th Percentile	$52,760	$4,397	$1,015	$25

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