How much does a Director make in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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$248,138 / yrTotal Pay
$149,198 / yrBase Pay
$98,940 / yrAdditional Pay

$248,138

 / yr
$152K$416K
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Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Director is $248,138 per year in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area, with an average salary of $149,198 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 $98,940 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.

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Related Job Titles

For Director in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Some related job titles are Associate Director Salaries with median pay of $163,679, Managing Director Salaries with median pay of $360,112, IT Director Salaries with median pay of $272,829, Director of Operations Salaries with median pay of $192,572.

Top Paying Companies

For a Director in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Director in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Employers include Polaris, Medtronic and Cummins.

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Polaris
Polaris
$417,487/yr
4
FICO
$400,954/yr
7
Slalom
$378,917/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Director in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

The top 5 paying industries for a Director in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN are Manufacturing with a median total pay of $405,035, Agriculture with a median total pay of $372,763, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $364,128, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $347,914, and Information Technology with a median total pay of $347,060.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • ManufacturingManufacturing$405,035

    21% Higher than other industries

  • AgricultureAgriculture$372,763

    14% Higher than other industries

  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$364,128

    12% Higher than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$347,914

    8% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$347,060

    8% Higher than other industries

Manufacturing

Top paying companies in Manufacturing for Director are Polaris, Medtronic, and Cummins.

PolarisPolaris$417,487/yr
MedtronicMedtronic$417,146/yr
CumminsCummins$405,035/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Business?

Jobs in business are in increasing demand, requiring workers with at least a bachelor’s degree and moderate to advanced technical skills, with the use of data often a required job function. To remain competitive, job seekers with little relevant field experience should consider higher degrees or industry-specific certificates to meet evolving requirements.

How does the Director salary in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN compare to the national average salary in US for the same job?

The average salary for a Director in US is $136,435 per year based on 75,144 salary contributions, which is 4.5% more than the salary for a Director in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Director gets the highest compensation are ASML Holding N.V., The Alexander Group, Inc. and Astellas Pharma US, Inc.. Bigger companies typically pay 59.67% less than smaller companies for a Director.

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Recent Salaries Shared

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Director

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 15+ years

$274,000

/yr

$211K | $63K

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Director

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$163,000

/yr

$148K | $15K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Director

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 15+ years

$120,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Director

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 15+ years

$130,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Director

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 10-14 years

$221,000

/yr

$185K | $36K

Submitted 2 days ago

10-14 years
2 days ago
Director

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 7-9 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

7-9 years
2 days ago
Director

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$450,000

/yr

$225K | $225K

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Director

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 15+ years

$115,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

15+ years
2 days ago
Director

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 15+ years

$160,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

15+ years
2 days ago

Director pay FAQ in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

The average salary for a Director is $149,198 per year in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Salaries estimates are based on 135751 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Director employees in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN.

The highest salary for a Director in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is $234,860 per year.

The lowest salary for a Director in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is $94,780 per year.

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