How much does a Director of Special Projects make in New York, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Director of Special Projects in New York, NY is $210,841. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $173,713 to a high of $251,074, with most professionals earning between $191,407 and $231,901.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Director of Special Projects in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Director of Special Projects in New York, NY. The base salary for Director of Special Projects ranges from $191,407 to $231,901 with the average base salary of $210,841. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $208,510 to $259,288 with the average total cash compensation of $232,685.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $210,841 $191,407 - $231,901
Bonus $21,844 $17,103 - $27,388
Total Pay $232,685 $208,510 - $259,288
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO New York, NY
CITY, STATE West New York, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $191,407 - $231,901 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Hoboken, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $191,407 - $231,901 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Union City, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $191,407 - $231,901 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Jersey City, NJ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $191,407 - $231,901 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Bronx, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $191,407 - $231,901 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Brooklyn, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $191,407 - $231,901 COMPARE TO New York, NY 0%
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JOB TITLE Art Studio Administrative and Special Projects Director LOCATION New York, NY MINIMUM SALARY $122,691 MAXIMUM SALARY $149,796
JOB TITLE Special Projects Manager LOCATION New York, NY MINIMUM SALARY $87,492 MAXIMUM SALARY $107,247
JOB TITLE Special Projects Assistant LOCATION New York, NY MINIMUM SALARY $63,837 MAXIMUM SALARY $81,899
JOB TITLE Special Projects Coordinator LOCATION New York, NY MINIMUM SALARY $63,837 MAXIMUM SALARY $81,899
JOB TITLE Special Projects Analyst LOCATION New York, NY MINIMUM SALARY $54,370 MAXIMUM SALARY $67,074
JOB TITLE Manager Of Special Projects LOCATION New York, NY MINIMUM SALARY $128,811 MAXIMUM SALARY $152,131
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