How much does an information technology director make?

The average information technology director salary in the United States is $138,906. Information technology director salaries typically range between $97,000 and $197,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for information technology directors is $66.78 per hour. Information technology director salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Information technology directors earn the highest average salary in California.

Information technology director salary

Q: What state pays Information Technology Directors the most?

California pays Information Technology Directors the most in the United States, with an average salary of $160,640 per year, or $77.23 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as an information technology director?

You know if you are being paid fairly as an information technology director if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Nevada you should be paid close to $150,709 per year.

Q: How much does a head of IT make?

A head of information technology (IT) makes an average annual salary of $136,861, though this number varies greatly, depending on job title, location, and individual qualifications. The most common information technology (IT) director title is Information Technology Director and yields an average annual salary of $136,861. At the executive C-suite level, depending on the organization's size and structure, chief technology officers (CTO) and chief information officers (CIO) are the lead information technology officer roles.

Average information technology director salary

$138,906

$66.78 hourly rate

Entry-level information technology director salary

$97,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Information Technology Director Salary Insights

The position of Information Technology Director is vital for organizations, overseeing IT strategies and managing technology-related projects. As of October 2025, these professionals earn an average salary of $138,906 per year. However, this figure can vary significantly based on several factors, including geographic location, years of experience, and the specific industry. For instance, directors in larger metropolitan areas often command higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals.

Top Paying States and Industries

States like California and New York typically offer the highest salaries for IT Directors, with compensation influenced by the local job market and industry standards. Key industries such as finance, healthcare, and technology are known to provide attractive pay packages.

Career Advancement Opportunities

In addition to base salaries, many IT Directors can expect bonuses and profit-sharing options, enhancing their overall compensation. Networking and continuous professional development are essential for career advancement in this field, allowing directors to stay competitive and seek higher-paying roles.

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Information technology director salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com and Glassdoor, the average salary for an information technology director typically falls between $138,906 and $228,647.

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$138,906yearly

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$228,647yearly

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$202,949yearly

Average information technology director salary by state

The highest-paying states for information technology directors are California, Nevada, and Washington. The lowest average information technology director salary states are Louisiana, Alabama, and Iowa.

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Highest paying states for information technology directors

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	West Virginia	$140,423	$67.51
2	California	$160,640	$77.23
3	Vermont	$147,342	$70.84
4	Nevada	$150,709	$72.46
5	New Hampshire	$148,188	$71.24
6	Rhode Island	$142,685	$68.60
7	Washington	$148,564	$71.42
8	Maine	$148,407	$71.35
9	New Mexico	$143,484	$68.98
10	Arizona	$138,478	$66.58
11	North Dakota	$133,415	$64.14
12	Mississippi	$133,212	$64.04
13	Delaware	$138,501	$66.59
14	Connecticut	$138,423	$66.55
15	Massachusetts	$138,398	$66.54
16	Virginia	$136,198	$65.48
17	North Carolina	$136,705	$65.72
18	Montana	$136,292	$65.53
19	New Jersey	$139,100	$66.88
20	Alaska	$133,268	$64.07
21	Texas	$133,698	$64.28
22	New York	$137,822	$66.26
23	Michigan	$135,273	$65.04
24	Utah	$127,395	$61.25
25	Pennsylvania	$131,367	$63.16
26	Ohio	$129,744	$62.38
27	Illinois	$130,604	$62.79
28	South Carolina	$118,746	$57.09
29	District of Columbia	$126,702	$60.91
30	Tennessee	$127,922	$61.50
31	Hawaii	$120,854	$58.10
32	Oregon	$124,426	$59.82
33	Oklahoma	$114,982	$55.28
34	Arkansas	$120,434	$57.90
35	Georgia	$125,748	$60.46
36	Louisiana	$108,523	$52.17
37	Indiana	$120,723	$58.04
38	Kentucky	$120,349	$57.86
39	South Dakota	$103,479	$49.75
40	Alabama	$105,284	$50.62
41	Minnesota	$120,952	$58.15
42	Idaho	$118,656	$57.05
43	Maryland	$117,748	$56.61
44	Wisconsin	$116,834	$56.17
45	Nebraska	$115,863	$55.70
46	Wyoming	$104,190	$50.09
47	Colorado	$110,613	$53.18
48	Florida	$114,371	$54.99
49	Iowa	$104,700	$50.34
50	Missouri	$108,733	$52.28
51	Kansas	$103,127	$49.58

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Highest paying cities for information technology directors

The highest-paying cities for information technology directors are San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas, NV, and Seattle, WA.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$170,038	$81.75
2	Las Vegas, NV	$151,032	$72.61
3	Seattle, WA	$150,282	$72.25
4	Edison, NJ	$139,114	$66.88
5	Phoenix, AZ	$139,099	$66.87
6	Hartford, CT	$139,073	$66.86
7	Boston, MA	$138,717	$66.69
8	New York, NY	$138,026	$66.36
9	Raleigh, NC	$137,978	$66.34
10	McLean, VA	$137,071	$65.90
11	San Antonio, TX	$136,409	$65.58
12	Detroit, MI	$135,584	$65.18
13	Philadelphia, PA	$131,846	$63.39
14	Cleveland, OH	$131,265	$63.11
15	Chicago, IL	$131,056	$63.01
16	Salt Lake City, UT	$126,836	$60.98
17	Washington, DC	$126,730	$60.93
18	Memphis, TN	$126,129	$60.64
19	Alpharetta, GA	$125,912	$60.53
20	Indianapolis, IN	$120,405	$57.89

Information technology director salary details

An information technology director's salary ranges from $97,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $197,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average information technology director salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an information technology director's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$197,000	$16,417	$95
75th Percentile	$167,000	$13,917	$80
Average	$138,906	$11,576	$67
25th Percentile	$115,000	$9,583	$55
10th Percentile	$97,000	$8,083	$47

Highest paying information technology director jobs

The highest paying types of information technology directors are vice president of information technology, vice president, technology, and chief information officer.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Director, Technical Operations	$141,158	$11,763	$67.86	166,100
Vice President, Technology	$152,462	$12,705	$73.30	96,519
Director Of Information Management	$135,276	$11,273	$65.04	134,762
Director Of Technology And Services	$126,814	$10,568	$60.97	129,174
Chief Information Officer	$146,907	$12,242	$70.63	124,678
Vice President Of Information Technology	$160,600	$13,383	$77.21	112,564

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Which companies pay information technology directors the most?

Information technology director salaries at The Tipping Point and DoorDash are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average information technology director salary at companies like Levi Strauss & Co. and Intuitive Surgical are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	The Tipping Point	$201,433	$96.84
2	DoorDash	$200,482	$96.39
3	Levi Strauss & Co.	$197,268	$94.84
4	Intuitive Surgical	$197,021	$94.72
5	Stanford Health Care	$194,387	$93.46
6	Seagate Technology	$192,152	$92.38
7	Regeneron	$190,311	$91.50
8	Infoblox	$190,233	$91.46
9	Yuma Regional Medical Center	$190,192	$91.44
10	Milliman	$189,683	$91.19
11	LinkedIn	$189,193	$90.96
12	Palo Alto Networks	$185,868	$89.36
13	VMware	$185,168	$89.02
14	Leadpoint	$184,231	$88.57
15	Sony Interactive Entertainment America	$183,804	$88.37
16	Key Energy Services	$183,390	$88.17
17	Minted	$182,877	$87.92
18	Icertis	$182,794	$87.88
19	Citi	$181,779	$87.39
20	Ross Stores	$181,734	$87.37

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Information Technology Director salary by industry

The average information technology director salary varies across industries:

The average information technology director salary in the technology industry is $145,076, the highest of any industry.
The average information technology director salary in the finance industry is $143,055.
Information technology directors in the professional industry earn an average salary of $130,986, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for information technology directors

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Technology	$145,076	$69.75
2	Finance	$143,055	$68.78
3	Manufacturing	$137,538	$66.12
4	Health Care	$136,687	$65.71
5	Retail	$135,613	$65.20
6	Hospitality	$133,403	$64.14
7	Professional	$130,986	$62.97

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Information technology director salary trends

The average information technology director salary has risen by $30,455 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average information technology director earned $108,451 annually, but today, they earn $138,906 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for information technology directors over the last decade.

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Average information technology director salary over time

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Information technology director salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$139,000	$66.78	+3.2%
2024	$135,000	$64.67	+2.6%
2023	$131,000	$62.97	+2.3%
2022	$128,000	$61.51	+2.5%
2021	$125,000	$60.00	+3.1%

Recently added information technology director salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Pricewaterhousecoopers	Digital Assurance & Transparency-IT Audit Director	New York, NY	06/30/2025	$119,000
Aritzia	Information Technology-Director, People Technology	Seattle, WA	06/30/2025	$150,000
Rossstores	Director, IT (Cloud Platform Services)	Dublin, CA	06/29/2025	$128,300
Canandaigua National Bank & Trust Co	IT Operations Director	Pittsford, NY	06/29/2025	$135,000
Disclosure, Consent, Acknowledgment and Agreement	Director, IT (Cloud Platform Services)	Dublin, CA	06/29/2025	$128,300
Dow Jones	Director, IT SOX Compliance	New York, NY	06/28/2025	$165,000
LHH	Director of Information Technology	Santa Clara, CA	06/28/2025	$140,000
University of Maryland	Director, Information Technology, Finance Product Owner	Maryland	06/27/2025	$200,000
State of Colorado	IT Director (Remote From Anywhere	Boone, CO	06/27/2025	$132,000
Northbay Solutions	Director, Revenue Cycle Management, IT Applications	Fairfield, CA	06/27/2025	$190,000

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