Band Director Salary in Auburn, Alabama

How much does a Band Director make in Auburn, AL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Band Director in Auburn, AL is $118,199. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $91,789 to $159,351, with most professionals earning between $67,745 and $196,817.

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Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs.

October 25, 2022

Monitors student understanding offering timely and constructive feedback providing guidance to students in areas of needed improvement.

November 15, 2022

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and show written evidence of preparation as required.

January 01, 2023

Participate in the Christmas Parade, Memorial Day Parade and/or ceremonies, Homecoming Parade and all district-wide music events (weather permitting, as determined by the band director and principal or designee).

May 17, 2023

Maintains a pep band of at least 50-75 students who support both football and basketball seasons, in addition to other potential spirit events on campus and in the city.

May 18, 2023

Develops clear and concise instructional lesson plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of preparation, instruction, and rehearsal time.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Band Director in Auburn, AL

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

91789

159351

118199

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

91811

159530

118437

What is the average salary for Band Director in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Band Director in Auburn, AL. The base salary for Band Director ranges from $91,789 to $159,351 with the average base salary of $118,199. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $91,811 to $159,530 with the average total cash compensation of $118,437.

View Average Salary for Band Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$118,199	$91,789 - $159,351
Bonus	$238	$22 - $179
Total Pay	$118,437	$91,811 - $159,530

* 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.

Band Director Salary Near Auburn, AL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Auburn, AL
CITY, STATE Columbus, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,522 - $160,622	COMPARE TO Auburn, AL
CITY, STATE Montgomery, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,909 - $161,294	COMPARE TO Auburn, AL
CITY, STATE Prattville, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,909 - $161,294	COMPARE TO Auburn, AL
CITY, STATE Dothan, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,052 - $156,335	COMPARE TO Auburn, AL
CITY, STATE Georgiana, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,072 - $159,841	COMPARE TO Auburn, AL
CITY, STATE Gadsden, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $98,571 - $171,123	COMPARE TO Auburn, AL

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About Auburn, Alabama

The city of Auburn lies in western Lee County and is bordered by the city of Opelika to the northeast and by Chambers County to the north. The city stretches south to the Macon County line in the southwest. Auburn sits on the Fall Line at the juncture of the piedmont plateau and the coastal plain. Portions of Auburn also include the southernmost exposure of rocks indicating the Appalachian orogeny—as such, the last foothill of the Appalachian Mountains lies in Chewacla State Park in southern Auburn. As a result of these three varied physical environments, Auburn has an extremely diverse geolog...

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