As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Employee Services Director in the United States is $177,920. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $159,541 to $200,803, with most professionals earning between $142,808 and $221,637.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $200,803 | $16,734 | $3,862 | $97 |
| Average | $177,920 | $14,827 | $3,422 | $86 |
| 25th Percentile | $159,541 | $13,295 | $3,068 | $77 |
An entry-level Employee Services Director with less than 1 year of experience earns about $166,673. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $168,319. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $170,514. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $173,257, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $176,000.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Employee Services Director | $166,673 |
| Intermediate Level Employee Services Director | $168,319 |
| Senior Level Employee Services Director | $170,514 |
| Specialist Level Employee Services Director | $173,257 |
| Expert Level Employee Services Director | $176,000 |
| Entry Level | 6% |
| Mid Level | 5% |
| Senior Level | 4% |
| Top Level | 3% |
| Experienced | 1% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Employee Services Director compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $167,728 in 2023 to approximately $163,839 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Employee Services Director salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $177,920 | 73.6% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $13,033 | 5.4% | ||
| 401K/403B | $7,473 | 3.1% | ||
| Disability | $3,558 | 1.5% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 3.5% | ||
| Pension | $9,608 | 4.0% | ||
| Time Off | $21,898 | 9.1% | ||
| Total Compensation | $241,842 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 2.2% |
| High School | 13.0% |
| Associates | 10.9% |
| Bachelors | 50.0% |
| Masters | 15.2% |
| Doctorate | 8.7% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Employee Services Director is $177,920. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Employee Services Director is $86; the average weekly pay of Employee Services Director is $3,422; the average monthly pay of Employee Services Director is $14,827.
An Employee Services Director's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an Employee Services Director earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Employee Services Director is $224,410.
The highest pay for Employee Services Director is $221,637.
The lowest pay for Employee Services Director is $142,808.
Directs the selection, design, and implementation of employee engagement programs geared to attract and retain employees and promote a healthy and productive work environment. Evaluates programs focused on work-life, child care, fitness, discounts, remote working, education, training, and others to provide options that engage employees. Develops processes to analyze and assess program utilization, employee feedback, competitiveness, and workforce productivity to ensure that a cost-effective mix of programs is offered. Designs policies and procedures to promote efficiency and optimize administrative hours to control costs. Researches and remains up to date with evolving changes in the employee experience space to identify areas to improve employee engagement and work experience. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.
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