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The Director of Information Management is integral to modern organizations, focusing on optimizing data management practices. As of October 2025, the average salary for this role is $135,276 per year. This figure can vary significantly based on several factors, including geographic location, industry, and years of experience.
Salary ranges for Directors of Information Management differ across states. Locations with a high demand for tech talent, such as California and New York, often offer higher compensation. For example, major cities like San Francisco and New York City provide competitive salaries due to the cost of living and industry presence.
The industry in which a Director operates also affects salary potential. Sectors such as technology, finance, and healthcare tend to offer more lucrative compensation packages. Understanding these dynamics can help professionals in this field make informed career decisions.
As data management continues to evolve, opportunities for advancement in this field are expanding. Networking, continuous education, and certifications in information management can significantly enhance career prospects.
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The average director of information management salary in New Jersey, Washington, and Alaska are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average director of information management salary states are Kansas, South Dakota, and Missouri.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $153,258 | $73.68 |
| 2 | Alaska | $150,504 | $72.36 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $155,824 | $74.92 |
| 4 | Illinois | $148,461 | $71.38 |
| 5 | Nevada | $150,132 | $72.18 |
| 6 | Alabama | $143,270 | $68.88 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $147,323 | $70.83 |
| 8 | New York | $147,693 | $71.01 |
| 9 | Oregon | $139,303 | $66.97 |
| 10 | Michigan | $147,173 | $70.76 |
| 11 | California | $149,257 | $71.76 |
| 12 | Georgia | $142,577 | $68.55 |
| 13 | Mississippi | $126,671 | $60.90 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $133,486 | $64.18 |
| 15 | Iowa | $124,848 | $60.02 |
| 16 | West Virginia | $126,951 | $61.03 |
| 17 | North Dakota | $125,182 | $60.18 |
| 18 | Arizona | $129,995 | $62.50 |
| 19 | Utah | $138,731 | $66.70 |
| 20 | Louisiana | $125,031 | $60.11 |
| 21 | South Carolina | $135,570 | $65.18 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $126,258 | $60.70 |
| 23 | Arkansas | $119,696 | $57.55 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $124,088 | $59.66 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $127,102 | $61.11 |
| 26 | New Mexico | $123,871 | $59.55 |
| 27 | Idaho | $128,081 | $61.58 |
| 28 | Vermont | $128,110 | $61.59 |
| 29 | Rhode Island | $124,156 | $59.69 |
| 30 | Texas | $118,584 | $57.01 |
| 31 | Delaware | $119,458 | $57.43 |
| 32 | District of Columbia | $126,066 | $60.61 |
| 33 | Minnesota | $121,748 | $58.53 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $118,878 | $57.15 |
| 35 | Hawaii | $127,663 | $61.38 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $119,932 | $57.66 |
| 37 | Maryland | $128,622 | $61.84 |
| 38 | Connecticut | $120,468 | $57.92 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $118,918 | $57.17 |
| 40 | Ohio | $117,850 | $56.66 |
| 41 | Florida | $120,025 | $57.70 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $105,736 | $50.83 |
| 43 | Virginia | $123,955 | $59.59 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $110,939 | $53.34 |
| 45 | Maine | $118,172 | $56.81 |
| 46 | Indiana | $113,800 | $54.71 |
| 47 | Montana | $118,399 | $56.92 |
| 48 | Colorado | $106,754 | $51.32 |
| 49 | Kansas | $111,073 | $53.40 |
| 50 | Missouri | $108,691 | $52.26 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $103,577 | $49.80 |
The highest-paying cities for directors of information management are San Francisco, CA, Carson City, NV, and Jersey City, NJ.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $157,968 | $75.95 |
| 2 | Carson City, NV | $157,352 | $75.65 |
| 3 | Jersey City, NJ | $157,110 | $75.53 |
| 4 | Seattle, WA | $155,614 | $74.81 |
| 5 | Chicago, IL | $149,762 | $72.00 |
| 6 | New York, NY | $148,150 | $71.23 |
| 7 | Detroit, MI | $148,018 | $71.16 |
| 8 | Gloucester, MA | $147,989 | $71.15 |
| 9 | Atlanta, GA | $142,940 | $68.72 |
| 10 | Salt Lake City, UT | $138,514 | $66.59 |
| 11 | Pittsburgh, PA | $132,041 | $63.48 |
| 12 | Phoenix, AZ | $130,589 | $62.78 |
| 13 | Columbia, MD | $128,671 | $61.86 |
| 14 | Raleigh, NC | $127,314 | $61.21 |
| 15 | Washington, DC | $126,176 | $60.66 |
| 16 | Baton Rouge, LA | $125,425 | $60.30 |
| 17 | Las Cruces, NM | $124,754 | $59.98 |
| 18 | Madison, WI | $123,516 | $59.38 |
| 19 | Saint Paul, MN | $121,820 | $58.57 |
| 20 | Little Rock, AR | $119,830 | $57.61 |
A director of information management's salary ranges from $94,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $192,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $192,000 | $16,000 | $92 |
| 75th Percentile | $163,000 | $13,583 | $78 |
| Average | $135,276 | $11,273 | $65 |
| 25th Percentile | $112,000 | $9,333 | $54 |
| 10th Percentile | $94,000 | $7,833 | $45 |
The highest paying types of directors of information management are chief technology officer, vice president of information technology, and vice president, technology.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vice President, Technology | $152,462 | $12,705 | $73.30 | 96,519 |
| Chief Technology Officer | $172,989 | $14,416 | $83.17 | 124,289 |
| Director | $113,489 | $9,457 | $54.56 | 230,711 |
| Information Technology Director | $138,906 | $11,576 | $66.78 | 87,765 |
| Director Of Technology And Services | $126,814 | $10,568 | $60.97 | 129,174 |
| Information Technology Systems Manager | $130,526 | $10,877 | $62.75 | 156,656 |
Top companies hiring directors of information management now:
Director of information management salaries at Levi Strauss & Co. and Connecticut Children's Medical Center are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average director of information management salary at companies like Emergent BioSolutions and Texas Children's Hospital are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levi Strauss & Co. | $182,867 | $87.92 |
| 2 | Connecticut Children's Medical Center | $174,836 | $84.06 |
| 3 | Emergent BioSolutions | $165,886 | $79.75 |
| 4 | Texas Children's Hospital | $163,543 | $78.63 |
| 5 | Sephora | $162,299 | $78.03 |
| 6 | CHRISTUS Health | $162,027 | $77.90 |
| 7 | First Republic Bank | $160,928 | $77.37 |
| 8 | Mid-Columbia Medical Center | $159,091 | $76.49 |
| 9 | Xerox | $154,497 | $74.28 |
| 10 | Boehringer Ingelheim | $154,460 | $74.26 |
| 11 | AlixPartners | $153,278 | $73.69 |
| 12 | Rochester Regional Health | $153,015 | $73.56 |
| 13 | Novartis | $151,670 | $72.92 |
| 14 | Community Health Systems | $151,474 | $72.82 |
| 15 | UMiami Health System | $150,650 | $72.43 |
| 16 | Skanska | $150,407 | $72.31 |
| 17 | Bristol-Myers Squibb | $150,227 | $72.22 |
| 18 | Vertex Pharmaceuticals | $150,094 | $72.16 |
| 19 | North Arkansas Regional Medical Center | $150,084 | $72.16 |
| 20 | Royal Bank of Canada | $149,832 | $72.03 |
The average director of information management salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Health Care | $137,507 | $66.11 |
| 2 | Finance | $136,788 | $65.76 |
| 3 | Retail | $135,782 | $65.28 |
| 4 | Professional | $134,633 | $64.73 |
| 5 | Technology | $133,356 | $64.11 |
The average director of information management salary has risen by $29,659 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average director of information management earned $105,617 annually, but today, they earn $135,276 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for directors of information management over the last decade.
Compare director of information management salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare director of information management salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $135,000 | $65.04 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | $131,000 | $62.98 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $128,000 | $61.33 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | $125,000 | $59.90 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $122,000 | $58.43 | +3.1% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exelixis | Regulatory Information Management Director | King of Prussia, PA | 06/30/2025 | $174,500 |
| Goto | Director of Product Management, Logmein IT Management Products | Field, MN | 06/30/2025 | $184,000 |
| CNM LLP | Managing Director-IT Internal Audit | Los Angeles, CA | 06/29/2025 | $220,000 |
| Lululemon Athletica Inc. | Technology Director-IT Asset Management | Seattle, WA | 06/26/2025 | $190,400 |
| Antech Diagnostics | Director, IT Program Management | Pennsauken, NJ | 06/10/2025 | $172,000 |
| Freshdesk | Director, IT Program Management & Compliance | San Mateo, CA | 06/10/2025 | $183,100 |
| St. Catherine of Siena | Assistant Director, HIM Operations | Melville, NY | 06/09/2025 | $115,000 |
| Washburn Center | Associate Director of Health Information Management | Minneapolis, MN | 06/06/2025 | $90,000 |
| Unitedhealth Group Inc. | Regional Director of Health Information Management-Owensboro KY | Owensboro, KY | 06/05/2025 | $89,800 |
| City National Corporation | Director of Audit-IT Svc/Risk Mgmt | Jersey City, NJ | 06/02/2025 | $141,830 |
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