Cal Poly’s Jeffrey Armstrong is now highest-paid CSU president after salary boost

Cal Poly’s Jeffrey Armstrong Becomes Top-Paid CSU President

Thirteen California State University (CSU) presidents will receive pay increases following the approval of a new salary framework by CSU trustees. This change adjusts how presidential salaries are determined across the CSU system.

Salary Increase Details

Jeffrey Armstrong, president of Cal Poly, received a significant raise, making him the highest-paid CSU president. This move reflects changes aimed at better aligning salaries with university size and scope.

New Pay Calculation Framework

The CSU trustees introduced a system to calculate salaries more transparently and equitably among the 23 campuses, aiming to provide competitive compensation reflective of each president's responsibilities and institutional demands.

“CSU presidents’ pay now better mirrors the complexity and scale of their institutions,” a CSU spokesperson noted.

This update helps recruit and retain strong leadership within the CSU system by acknowledging the growing challenges campus presidents face.


Author’s summary: The CSU system revised its presidential pay framework, resulting in significant raises for thirteen presidents and positioning Cal Poly’s Jeffrey Armstrong as the highest-paid leader, reflecting institutional scale and complexity.

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SF Weekly SF Weekly — 2025-11-25

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