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What is a computer systems director of information and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a computer systems director of information. For example, did you know that they make an average of $53.78 an hour? That's $111,868 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 16% and produce 82,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreComputer Systems Director Of InformationUS Average
Salary
7.9

Avg. Salary $111,868

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.6

Growth rate 16%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
1.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.20%

Asian 13.67%

Black or African American 4.74%

Hispanic or Latino 7.08%

Unknown 4.96%

White 69.35%

Gender

female 29.41%

male 70.59%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
8.6

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
6.1

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a computer systems director of information

  1. Explore computer systems director of information education requirements

    Most common computer systems director of information degrees

    Bachelor's

    69.6 %

    Associate

    13.0 %

    Master's

    8.7 %
  2. Complete relevant computer systems director of information training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New computer systems directors of information learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a computer systems director of information based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real computer systems director of information resumes.
  3. Research computer systems director of information duties and responsibilities

    • Design and manage development of control mechanism to link front-end POS systems to back-end corporate production facility.
    • Institute individual PC user support program and quadruple number of producers support.
    • Define information resource management policies, standards, and procedures for enterprise architecture.
    • Facilitate overall development and quality assurance (QA) efforts associate with upgrade and customization of PeopleSoft ERP applications.
  4. Apply for computer systems director of information jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a computer systems director of information job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average computer systems director of information salary

The average computer systems director of information salary in the United States is $111,868 per year or $54 per hour. Computer systems director of information salaries range between $76,000 and $163,000 per year.

Average computer systems director of information salary
$111,868 Yearly
$53.78 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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