Athletic Director Salary in Seattle, Washington

How much does an Athletic Director make in Seattle, WA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Athletic Director in Seattle, WA is $148,965. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $85,378 to a high of $248,046, with most professionals earning between $115,681 and $200,828.

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$115,681 to $200,828

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What is an Athletic Director?

An Athletic Director (commonly "athletics director" or "AD") is an administrator at many clubs or institutions, like colleges and universities, as well as in larger high schools and middle schools, who oversees the work of coaches and related staff involved in athletic programs....

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Develop and implement strategic, integrated marketing plans for Intercollegiate Athletics to enhance visibility, invigorate the brand, increase attendance, and build support for the department and the University, in collaboration with the Division of Marketing and Communications.

January 16, 2023

Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and student-athletes having a range of backgrounds, interests, and perspectives.

March 06, 2023

Creates original creative content for use on athletics web pages, emails, social media, donor proposals and sales flyers that enhances profile of Wake Forest Athletics and invites readers to take action.

April 03, 2023

Promote a positive image of the athletics program and the College by participating in community and professional organizations and representing the College as a spokesperson at appropriate events, professional meetings, campus committees and in community activities as appropriate.

April 10, 2023

Assist the Director of Athletics in the budget management process while also working closely with the business office in completing daily, weekly and monthly task to ensure effective budget management for assigned sports.

April 18, 2023

Provide oversight of Athletics Marketing and Communications, Ticket Office, Development, Sponsorships, and Game Operations to include developing external vision for media relations, Athletic Director's Club fundraising activities, overseeing corporate marketing strategies, corporate suite and premium seating sales.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Athletic Director in Seattle, WA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

115681

200828

148965

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

115708

201053

149265

What is the average salary for Athletic Director in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Athletic Director in Seattle, WA. The base salary for Athletic Director ranges from $115,681 to $200,828 with the average base salary of $148,965. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $115,708 to $201,053 with the average total cash compensation of $149,265.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$148,965	$115,681 - $200,828
Bonus	$300	$27 - $226
Total Pay	$149,265	$115,708 - $201,053

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Athletic Director Salary Near Seattle, WA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $112,970 - $196,122	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Bellevue, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,681 - $200,828	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA 0%
CITY, STATE Renton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,566 - $200,628	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,190 - $196,504	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,190 - $196,504	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA
CITY, STATE Bremerton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,567 - $197,158	COMPARE TO Seattle, WA

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About Seattle, Washington

Seattle (/siˈætəl/ (listen) see-AT-əl) is a seaport city on the West Coast of the United States. It is the seat of King County, Washington. With an estimated 730,000 residents as of 2018[update], Seattle is the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. According to U.S. Census data released in 2018, the Seattle metropolitan area’s population stands at 3.87 million, and ranks as the 15th largest in the United States. In July 2013, it was the fastest-growing major city in the United States and remained in the Top 5 in May 2015 with an annual...

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