The average assistant dean salary at CUNY was $135,089 , which is 3 percent higher than the average salary for this job in New York, and 19 percent higher than the national average for this job . Assistant Dean salaries at CUNY typically range from $119,594 to $155,940 (25th to 75th percentile). The highest reported assistant dean salary was $184,337. There are 20 employees at CUNY with the job title assistant dean.