The salary of an Information Technology Director in the United States varies depending on several factors, including experience, location, education level, marketing trend and company sizes.
As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Information Technology Director in the United States is $194,701. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $180,180 to $212,123, with most professionals earning between $166,959 and $227,985.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $212,123 | $17,677 | $4,079 | $102 |
| Average | $194,701 | $16,225 | $3,744 | $94 |
| 25th Percentile | $180,180 | $15,015 | $3,465 | $87 |
An entry-level Information Technology Director with less than 1 year of experience earns about $189,283. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $189,933. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $191,450. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $193,184, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $195,221.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Information Technology Director | $189,283 |
| Intermediate Level Information Technology Director | $189,933 |
| Senior Level Information Technology Director | $191,450 |
| Specialist Level Information Technology Director | $193,184 |
| Expert Level Information Technology Director | $195,221 |
| Entry Level | 3% |
| Mid Level | 2% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 1% |
| Experienced | 0% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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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 Information Technology Director compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $165,169 in 2023 to approximately $164,155 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Information Technology 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 | $194,701 | 74.1% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $13,276 | 5.1% | ||
| 401K/403B | $8,177 | 3.1% | ||
| Disability | $3,894 | 1.5% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 3.2% | ||
| Pension | $10,514 | 4.0% | ||
| Time Off | $23,963 | 9.1% | ||
| Total Compensation | $262,878 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 1.0% |
| High School | 9.5% |
| Associates | 8.0% |
| Bachelors | 46.6% |
| Masters | 33.4% |
| Doctorate | 1.5% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Information Technology Director is $194,701. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Information Technology Director is $94; the average weekly pay of Information Technology Director is $3,744; the average monthly pay of Information Technology Director is $16,225.
An Information Technology 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 Information Technology Director earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Information Technology Director is $245,576.
The highest pay for Information Technology Director is $227,985.
The lowest pay for Information Technology Director is $166,959.
Directs the implementation and administration of information systems and equipment in accordance with organizational policies and goals. Develops internal procedures and guidelines to diagnose and resolve technical issues across different systems and technologies, including hardware, software, and networks. Analyzes high-level business needs and researches new technologies to identify and select IT hardware and software products to support internal business processes. Evaluates methodologies, processes, and specifications of an organization's IT systems to develop an IT strategy and roadmap and ensure computer equipment, hardware, and software operate in alignment with organizational needs and standards. Plans and designs an organization's network infrastructure including LANs, WANs, and wireless networks and monitors network performance. Oversees IT projects through their entire lifecycle to ensure completion is on-time and within budget and provides technical guidance to resolve complex issues. 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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