Director Salary in California

How much does a Director make in CA?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Director in California is $214,944. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $204,162 to $226,627, with most professionals earning between $194,345 and $237,263.

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$204,162 to $226,627

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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA	Avg. Salary $204,168	Date Updated May 01, 2025
Location Acampo, CA	Avg. Salary $208,377	Date Updated May 01, 2025
Location Acton, CA	Avg. Salary $214,477	Date Updated May 01, 2025
Location Adelanto, CA	Avg. Salary $204,012	Date Updated May 01, 2025
Location Adin, CA	Avg. Salary $199,277	Date Updated May 01, 2025
Location Agoura Hills, CA	Avg. Salary $211,670	Date Updated May 01, 2025
Location Aguanga, CA	Avg. Salary $204,441	Date Updated May 01, 2025
Location Ahwahnee, CA	Avg. Salary $194,093	Date Updated May 01, 2025
Location Alameda, CA	Avg. Salary $237,978	Date Updated May 01, 2025
Location Alamo, CA	Avg. Salary $237,433	Date Updated May 01, 2025

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Leads the campus opening/start up process each year to ensure that doors are ready to open by ordering furniture, equipment, and instructional supplies are ready to go.

January 09, 2023

Provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

February 11, 2023

Participate on department visits, conference calls, and committees as necessary in order to strengthen partnerships and improve the overall awareness of the Ethics and Compliance and loss control programs.

February 27, 2023

Supports various interdepartmental committees dedicated to advancing Vision Zero across the City including the Vision Zero Task Force and subcommittees through Engineering, Education and Enforcement focus areas.

March 11, 2023

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communications within a diverse population, strong listening and interpretive skills, and the ability to deal positively with unexpected developments and diverse perspectives in and outside the University.

March 16, 2023

Serves as the primary point of contact for the Regional Shared Service Team, responding to requests and collaborating with teammates across the region to build scalable, region-wide systems, policies, and procedures.

May 13, 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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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 thir....More

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