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Museum Director Salary

Updated on: Jan 14, 2026

How much does a Museum Director make?

The average Museum Director in the US makes $78,913. The average bonus for a Museum Director is $2,066 which represents 2.69% of their salary, with 5% of people reporting that they receive a bonus each year. Museum Directors make the most in San Jose, CA at $155,805 averaging total compensation 97% greater than US average.

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Museum Director Culture Ratings

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On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?

The majority of people who work as Museum Director say “10” when asked the question “On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?”

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