IT Director Salary in the US

$122,690
per year
per month
$10,220
per month
per year
Bonus
$15,300/year
Bonus
$1,270/month

IT Director - Average Salary

The average salary for an IT Director is $122,690 per year ($10,220 per month), which is $69,200 (+129%) higher than the average salary in the US.
An IT Director can expect an average starting salary of $72,440. The highest salaries can exceed $186,430.
$72,440
Low
$122,690
Average salary
$186,430
High
$6,040
Low
$10,220
Average salary
$15,540
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$2,200
$110,500
$223,130
Salary$72,440 - 186,430
Bonus$2,200 - 36,700
Total Pay$74,640 - 223,130
$180
$9,210
$18,600
Salary$6,040 - 15,540
Bonus$180 - 3,060
Total Pay$6,220 - 18,600

IT Director Salary Range

Low
$72,440
Average salary
$122,690
Senior
$153,650
High
$186,430
Low
$6,040
Average salary
$10,220
Senior
$12,800
High
$15,540

IT Director - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior IT Director$130K/year
+6% 
Director of IT Operations$128K/year
+4% 
IT Security Director$126K/year
+3% 
IT Audit Director$102K/year
 -17%

IT Director - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level IT Director with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $74,380 per year. A mid level IT Director with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $81,840, while a Senior IT Director with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $130,480. Information Technology Directors with more than 20 years of experience earn $135,620 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an IT Director

Late Career▲ +11%
Senior▲ +6%
Average Salary$122,690/year
Mid Level▼ -33%
Entry Level▼ -39%

Gender Breakdown

Female
14%
Male
86%

IT Director - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all IT Director jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the IT Director

How much does an IT Director make in the US?
An IT Director in the US earns an average of $122,690 gross per year, which is about $10,220 net per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the IT Director updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for an IT Director in the US?
The starting salary of an IT Director in the US is around $72,440 gross per year.
What is the highest salary for an IT Director in the US?
The highest salary of an IT Director in the US can reach and exceed $186,430 gross per year.
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