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IT Director Salary

Updated on: Jan 28, 2026

How much does a IT Director make?

The average IT Director in the US makes $129,145. The average bonus for a IT Director is $33 which represents 0.03% of their salary, with 5% of people reporting that they receive a bonus each year. IT Directors make the most in San Jose, CA at $254,982 averaging total compensation 97% greater than US average.

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IT Director Salary Average

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Recent Salary Records for IT Director

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Type Hispanic Or Latino Male
Size of company 5,001-10,000 employees
City Houston
Yearly Salary reported $149,350
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 5,001-10,000 employees
City Redmond
Yearly Salary reported $146,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 11-50 employees
City Tallahassee
Yearly Salary reported $68,500
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 5,001-10,000 employees
City Saint Louis
Yearly Salary reported $237,000
Type Caucasian Female
Size of company 51-200 employees
City New York City
Yearly Salary reported $87,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 501-1,000 employees
City Chicago
Yearly Salary reported $182,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 10,000+ employees
City Philadelphia
Yearly Salary reported $172,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 11-50 employees
City Washington
Yearly Salary reported $150,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 501-1,000 employees
City Chicago
Yearly Salary reported $140,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 501-1,000 employees
City Chicago
Yearly Salary reported $140,000
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How would you rate your manager?

The majority of people who work as IT Director say “10” when asked the question “How would you rate your manager?”

IT Director Salary by Company in the US

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STREETAUTHORITY LLC
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$100,000/year
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