Account Director Salary in California

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How much does an Account Director make in California? The average Account Director salary in California is $241,874 as of April 01, 2025, but the range typically falls between $210,960 and $275,558. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Account Director Salary	$182,814	CA	April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Account Director Salary	$210,960	CA	April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Account Director Salary	$241,874	CA	April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Account Director Salary	$275,558	CA	April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Account Director Salary	$306,226	CA	April 01, 2025

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Account Director Senior - Federal with Security Clearance

Warriors - HERNDON , VA

Position: Account Director Senior - Federal Location: Herndon, VA (mostly remote) The Role We have a Career Opportunity for an Account Director Senior. This per

- 1 day ago

Advanced Programs and Account Director with Security Clearance

BAE Systems - ENDICOTT , NY

Job Description You don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from saving emissions in the City of Lights to p

- 1 day ago

Strategic Account Director - CTJ - Top Secret with Security Clearance

Microsoft Corporation - RESTON , VA

Microsoft seeks a Strategic Account Director in Washington DC area to manage the relationship with BAE Systems Inc, the US subsidiary. The role involves support

- 1 day ago

Account Director

The HWP Group (Health & Wellness Partners, LLC) - UPPER SADDLE RIVER , NJ

Why Join the HWP Group. . . Health & Wellness Partners, LLC (HWP), is a medical and scientific communications agency that collaborates with life science indus

- 2 days ago

Account Director

EMCOR Facilities Services - CHESAPEAKE , VA

About Us. EMCOR Facilities Services (EFS), an EMCOR core business, services over 1 billion square feet of commercial space across the United States. From corpor

- 2 days ago

Account Director

Trevett Facilities Recruitment USA - MALIBU , CA

One of my global clients in the Facilities/Building Services industry is looking for an. Account Director. to join their team in. Malibu, CA. Be part of a lea

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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA	Avg. Salary $229,748	Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA	Avg. Salary $234,484	Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA	Avg. Salary $241,348	Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA	Avg. Salary $229,572	Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA	Avg. Salary $224,243	Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA	Avg. Salary $238,190	Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA	Avg. Salary $230,055	Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA	Avg. Salary $218,410	Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA	Avg. Salary $267,794	Date Updated April 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA	Avg. Salary $267,180	Date Updated April 01, 2025

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What does an Account Director do?

Account Director in Chicago, IL

Maintains existing business relationship with assigned clients by staying closely connected to internal project teams, monitoring progress of ongoing client projects, as needed, and helping to address and resolve promptly, accurately, effectively, and to

March 29, 2023

Account Director in Los Angeles, CA

Consults with internal and external teams to be certain client objectives are clearly understood and then assists in the development of strategic solutions.

December 05, 2022

Account Director in New York, NY

Marketing expert –has a deep understanding of customer insights, rational and emotional target needs, segmentation and uses them to drive marketing and creative strategies.

February 01, 2023

Building and sustaining key relationships with multiple stakeholders including the client, creative and media agencies and your own wider team through use of excellent communication skills.

March 13, 2023

Attend industry events and network on behalf of the agency with media and industry contacts to continue to grow Hawkins International new business pipeline.

April 08, 2023

Follow through on all product tactical materials and plans (internally and with client).

May 20, 2023

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About California

California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the third-largest by area. The state capital is Sacramento. The Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second and fifth most populous urban regions, with 18.7 million and 9.7 million residents respectively. Los Angeles is California's most populous city, and the country's second most populous, after New York City. California also has the nation's most populous county, Los Angeles County, and its largest county by area, S...

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