How much does an IT Director make?
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$222K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a IT Director is $221,804 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $155,700 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $66,105 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $171K-$292K/yr?
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What is the total pay trajectory for Director of It?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Director of It | $189,907 /yr |
| Senior Director of It | $290,589 /yr |
| Vice President of Information Technology | $358,537 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For an It Director in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an It Director in United States. Employers include Google, Apple and Cisco Systems.
Top Paying Companies
For It Director in United States
| 1 | $369,659 | ||
| 2 | Apple | $329,336 | |
| 3 | Cisco Systems | $308,832 | |
| 4 | Microsoft | $303,147 | |
| 5 | ConocoPhillips | $292,626 | |
| 6 | Fidelity Investments | $287,419 | |
| 7 | Procter & Gamble | $285,034 | |
| 8 | GE | $284,702 | |
| 9 | Intel Corporation | $281,714 | |
| 10 | Koch Industries | $277,266 |
For Director of It
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What is the total pay trajectory for Director of It?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Director of It | $189,907 /yr |
| Senior Director of It | $290,589 /yr |
| Vice President of Information Technology | $358,537 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for an IT Director at different companies?
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Top Paying Industries
For an It Director in United States
The top 5 paying industries for an It Director in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $277,266, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $253,381, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $246,193, Financial Services with a median total pay of $245,556, and Information Technology with a median total pay of $239,377.
- Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$246,193
10% Higher than other industries
Energy, Mining & Utilities
Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for It Director are ConocoPhillips, Koch Industries, and EVN.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?
Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.
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IT Director pay FAQ
The average salary for an IT Director is $221,804 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 6432 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an IT Director employees in United States.
The highest salary for an IT Director in United States is $291,812 per year.
The lowest salary for an IT Director in United States is $171,237 per year.
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