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Job outlook for directors of strategy in the United States
Director of strategy job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected director of strategy job growth rate is 10% from 2018-2028.
About 33,700 new jobs for directors of strategy are projected over the next decade.
Director of strategy salaries have increased 8% for directors of strategy in the last 5 years.
There are over 5,649 directors of strategy currently employed in the United States.
There are 65,254 active director of strategy job openings in the US.
The average director of strategy salary is $145,870.
Are director of strategy jobs in demand?
Director of strategy job and salary trends over time
Director of strategy jobs over time
Director of strategy job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,649 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 5,401 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 5,286 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 4,834 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 4,420 | 0.00% |
Average director of strategy salary over time
Director of strategy salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $145,870 | $70.13 | +3.9% |
| 2024 | $140,411 | $67.51 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $137,785 | $66.24 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $135,671 | $65.23 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | $134,594 | $64.71 | +1.9% |
Director of strategy jobs by state
Most common states for directors of strategy
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 408 | 59% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,625 | 24% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 179 | 17% |
| 4 | Vermont | 623,657 | 105 | 17% |
| 5 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,411 | 16% |
| 6 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 660 | 16% |
| 7 | New York | 19,849,399 | 2,842 | 14% |
| 8 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,853 | 14% |
| 9 | California | 39,536,653 | 5,206 | 13% |
| 10 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 398 | 13% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 672 | 12% |
| 12 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 429 | 12% |
| 13 | Delaware | 961,939 | 119 | 12% |
| 14 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 789 | 11% |
| 15 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 546 | 11% |
| 16 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 522 | 11% |
| 17 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 444 | 11% |
| 18 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 318 | 11% |
| 19 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 152 | 11% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 112 | 11% |
Most common cities for directors of strategy
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | 11 | 39% | $118,072 |
| 2 | Dover | 12 | 32% | $139,985 |
| 3 | Annapolis | 12 | 30% | $141,575 |
| 4 | Hartford | 13 | 11% | $147,956 |
| 5 | Lansing | 11 | 9% | $136,345 |
| 6 | Atlanta | 32 | 7% | $126,258 |
| 7 | Des Moines | 15 | 7% | $117,367 |
| 8 | Tallahassee | 14 | 7% | $121,984 |
| 9 | Boston | 34 | 5% | $149,892 |
| 10 | Baton Rouge | 11 | 5% | $116,353 |
| 11 | Washington | 22 | 3% | $129,077 |
| 12 | Sacramento | 15 | 3% | $173,547 |
| 13 | Denver | 16 | 2% | $124,107 |
| 14 | Indianapolis | 15 | 2% | $118,817 |
| 15 | San Francisco | 14 | 2% | $175,241 |
| 16 | Chicago | 28 | 1% | $131,893 |
| 17 | Phoenix | 19 | 1% | $129,736 |
| 18 | New York | 13 | 0% | $148,411 |
Director Of Strategy job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of director of strategy experts
Towson University
Auburn University-Montgomery
Delta State University
Western New England University
Erin Steffes Ph.D.
Department Chair and ProfessorTowson University
Marketing Department
What hard/technical skills are most important for Directors Of Strategy?
Erin Steffes Ph.D.: As a science and an art, marketing utilizes both soft skills and technical skills on a daily basis. While some technologies are industry-specific, having an understanding and basic mastery of data analysis, statistics, data visualization, digital marketing, marketing research, and customer relationship management will position a candidate well.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Directors Of Strategy?
Jeff Bates: I believe there will be an impact on everyone, but especially our younger generation, as we progress into the Covid future. The current students have entered into a new realm of attending college and will face similar challenges in entering the workplace. The traditional method of interviewing, learning a new job, and even interacting with co-workers will be altered in at least the near future. Graduates will need much greater on-line communication skills and will probably need to be more self-taught in their new positions instead of learning from in-person mentoring.
How have salaries changed over time for Directors Of Strategy?
Lisa Cooley: Salaries have certainly improved since I have been in the field. However, the biggest change I have seen is the type of jobs that are available. I teach marketing and there is such a high demand for employees who understand digital marketing. I think when students are able to effectively market a business online, they can demand a higher salary. This is one of those unique situations where recent college grads often have an advantage over seasoned marketing executives.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Director Of Strategy job market given the pandemic?
Lisa Cooley: Obviously, we are seeing a lot more flexibility in terms of virtual work. A lot of the jobs I have seen allow for their employees to work remotely (at least a portion of the time).
What's a day at work look like for a Director Of Strategy?
Harlan Spotts Ph.D.: We have been talking about post-pandemic work, and the key word is going to be flexibility. Flexibility with work environment, could be in the office, could be at home, could be at Starbucks. The concept of "going" to work has changed. So, I see every day and week potentially being different. Companies are seeing how much can be done via web conferencing, so you will see less business travel (not a good thing for the airlines). There will still be some, but less than before. The pandemic as accelerated technology adoption and use across industries, perhaps by 5 years. students will we working in different environments, and across time zones. They did this before, but it will be even more common.