How much does a Senior Director, Human Resources make in the United States? The average Senior Director, Human Resources salary in the United States is $189,661 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $168,939 and $213,324. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Senior Director, Human Resources

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Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation. We are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering except
- 129 days ago
Space Dynamics Laboratory - NORTH LOGAN , UT
Job ID: 3743 The Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Human Resources to lead our HR di
- 4 days ago
Northrop Grumman - LINTHICUM HEIGHTS , MD
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our emplo
- 3 days ago
Position Description: We are a global company of owners who shape the direction of our company and our own careers. CGI is among the largest independent IT and
- 4 days ago
Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc. - EL SEGUNDO , CA
Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc. (STI-TEC) specializes in the delivery of professional business and information management services. STI-TEC offe
- 4 days ago
Sierra Nevada Corporation - VANDALIA , OH
As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and
- 4 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Director, Human Resources in the United States. The base salary for Senior Director, Human Resources ranges from $168,939 to $213,324 with the average base salary of $189,661. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $186,798 to $251,938 with the average total cash compensation of $215,531.

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