IT Director Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$208,000 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$76,960 $208,000 $415,979
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a IT Director in United States is $208,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 65 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $76,960, while senior specialists can earn up to $415,979. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $2,270 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing IT Director.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing IT Director over the last 6 months in United States.

πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for IT Director in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 393 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing IT Director 65 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 3 1 0
Entry Level $76,960
Junior $76,960
Median Salary $208,000
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $415,979
Expert / Top Earners $415,979

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Cybersecurity
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identity and access management (iam)
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