Managing Director Salary
Updated on: Dec 24, 2025
How much does a Managing Director make?
The average Managing Director in the US makes $198,512.
The average bonus for a Managing Director is $25 which represents 0.01% of their salary, with 5% of people reporting that they receive a bonus each year.
Managing Directors make the most in San Jose, CA at $391,939
averaging total compensation 97% greater than US average.
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Recent Salary Records for Managing Director
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Type Other Male
Size of company 11-50 employees
City New York City
Yearly Salary reported $140,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 5,001-10,000 employees
City Fort Lauderdale
Yearly Salary reported $200,000
Type Caucasian Male
Size of company 11-50 employees
City Des Moines
Yearly Salary reported $136,500
How would you rate your CEO?
The majority of people who work as Managing Director say “10” when asked the question “How would you rate your CEO?”
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