Admissions salaries vary by role, country and location. Here’s a breakdown of the average salaries across the USA, UK and Australia
USA
1. Admissions Assistant/Coordinator (Entry-Level)
- Responsibilities: Administrative tasks, data entry, assisting with application processing, and responding to inquiries.
- Salary Range: $35,000 – $45,000 per year.
2. Admissions Counselor/Admissions Representative
- Responsibilities: Advising prospective students, conducting interviews, reviewing applications, and attending recruitment events.
- Salary Range: $40,000 – $55,000 per year.
3. Senior Admissions Counselor/Admissions Specialist
- Responsibilities: Handling complex applications, mentoring junior staff, and supporting strategic enrollment efforts.
- Salary Range: $50,000 – $65,000 per year.
4. Assistant Director of Admissions
- Responsibilities: Overseeing specific recruitment initiatives, managing admissions staff, and contributing to enrollment strategies.
- Salary Range: $55,000 – $75,000 per year.
5. Director of Admissions
- Responsibilities: Leading the admissions office, developing recruitment strategies, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with policies.
- Salary Range: $75,000 – $120,000 per year.
6. Vice President/Dean of Enrollment Management
- Responsibilities: Strategic leadership, overseeing admissions, financial aid, and enrollment strategies, and representing the institution in high-level forums.
- Salary Range: $120,000 – $200,000+ per year.
UK
1. Admissions Assistant/Coordinator (Entry-Level): £18,000 – £24,000 per year.
2. Admissions Officer: £23,000 – £30,000 per year.
3. Senior Admissions Officer/Team Leader: £28,000 – £35,000 per year.
4. Admissions Manager: £35,000 – £45,000 per year.
5. Head of Admissions/Director of Admissions: £50,000 – £70,000+ per year.
Australia
1. Admissions Assistant/Coordinator (Entry-Level): AUD 50,000 – AUD 65,000 per year.
2. Admissions Officer: AUD 65,000 – AUD 75,000 per year.
3. Senior Admissions Officer/Team Leader: AUD 75,000 – AUD 90,000 per year.
4. Admissions Manager: AUD 90,000 – AUD 120,000 per year.
5. Head of Admissions/Director of Admissions: AUD 120,000 – AUD 150,000+ per year.