Senior Director Salary in Washington, DC

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Senior Director in Washington, DC is $226,093. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $191,222 to a high of $267,307, with most professionals earning between $207,840 and $247,666.

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Average Salary Range for Senior Director in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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247666
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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259068
232818
What is the average salary for Senior Director in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Director in Washington, DC. The base salary for Senior Director ranges from $207,840 to $247,666 with the average base salary of $226,093. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $211,829 to $259,068 with the average total cash compensation of $232,818.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $226,093 $207,840 - $247,666
Bonus $6,725 $3,989 - $11,402
Total Pay $232,818 $211,829 - $259,068
* 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.

Senior Director Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $207,840 - $247,666 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $207,840 - $247,666 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $207,840 - $247,666 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $207,409 - $247,152 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $207,840 - $247,666 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $207,840 - $247,666 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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