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An Organizational Effectiveness Director significantly influences company performance by implementing strategies that improve efficiency and employee engagement. Typically earning an average salary of $95,681 annually, this role demands a combination of analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
These professionals can be found in various industries, including healthcare, education, and corporate sectors. Their responsibilities often involve assessing organizational needs, designing training programs, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Salaries for Organizational Effectiveness Directors can vary by location. For instance, states like California and New York often offer higher compensation compared to others. Understanding these regional differences is crucial for job seekers looking to maximize their earning potential.
As organizations increasingly prioritize efficiency, the demand for skilled Organizational Effectiveness Directors is expected to grow. This presents a wealth of opportunities for qualified professionals seeking to advance their careers in this dynamic field.
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The average organizational effectiveness director salary in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New York are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average organizational effectiveness director salary states are Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Missouri.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $128,614 | $61.83 |
| 2 | New York | $126,582 | $60.86 |
| 3 | Vermont | $125,833 | $60.50 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $117,687 | $56.58 |
| 5 | Illinois | $112,035 | $53.86 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $128,100 | $61.59 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $114,028 | $54.82 |
| 8 | Oregon | $107,212 | $51.54 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $107,645 | $51.75 |
| 10 | Virginia | $112,406 | $54.04 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $105,490 | $50.72 |
| 12 | Iowa | $97,814 | $47.03 |
| 13 | Maine | $114,527 | $55.06 |
| 14 | Delaware | $111,382 | $53.55 |
| 15 | Michigan | $102,194 | $49.13 |
| 16 | Arkansas | $91,598 | $44.04 |
| 17 | California | $101,854 | $48.97 |
| 18 | Texas | $97,934 | $47.08 |
| 19 | Idaho | $102,909 | $49.48 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $101,851 | $48.97 |
| 21 | District of Columbia | $99,968 | $48.06 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $92,820 | $44.63 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $95,111 | $45.73 |
| 24 | Utah | $94,856 | $45.60 |
| 25 | Maryland | $101,218 | $48.66 |
| 26 | Montana | $94,768 | $45.56 |
| 27 | Ohio | $91,785 | $44.13 |
| 28 | Washington | $94,094 | $45.24 |
| 29 | Alaska | $93,347 | $44.88 |
| 30 | Nevada | $91,423 | $43.95 |
| 31 | Wyoming | $88,616 | $42.60 |
| 32 | Indiana | $89,531 | $43.04 |
| 33 | Alabama | $80,316 | $38.61 |
| 34 | Arizona | $89,281 | $42.92 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $91,156 | $43.83 |
| 36 | Georgia | $84,488 | $40.62 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $91,934 | $44.20 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $79,759 | $38.35 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $86,616 | $41.64 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $78,059 | $37.53 |
| 41 | Colorado | $84,413 | $40.58 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $74,588 | $35.86 |
| 43 | Minnesota | $82,282 | $39.56 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $83,388 | $40.09 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $85,202 | $40.96 |
| 46 | Kansas | $83,981 | $40.38 |
| 47 | Missouri | $71,887 | $34.56 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $79,202 | $38.08 |
| 49 | Hawaii | $69,860 | $33.59 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $71,820 | $34.53 |
| 51 | Florida | $67,182 | $32.30 |
The highest-paying cities for organizational effectiveness directors are Boston, MA, Concord, NH, and Albany, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $130,688 | $62.83 |
| 2 | Concord, NH | $130,043 | $62.52 |
| 3 | Albany, NY | $129,608 | $62.31 |
| 4 | Hartford, CT | $115,186 | $55.38 |
| 5 | Evanston, IL | $114,985 | $55.28 |
| 6 | Virginia Beach, VA | $112,842 | $54.25 |
| 7 | San Francisco, CA | $112,411 | $54.04 |
| 8 | Dover, DE | $111,527 | $53.62 |
| 9 | Philadelphia, PA | $108,354 | $52.09 |
| 10 | Beaverton, OR | $106,598 | $51.25 |
| 11 | Annapolis, MD | $101,331 | $48.72 |
| 12 | Dallas, TX | $101,052 | $48.58 |
| 13 | Charleston, WV | $100,438 | $48.29 |
| 14 | Carson City, NV | $98,026 | $47.13 |
| 15 | Durham, NC | $97,999 | $47.11 |
| 16 | Helena, MT | $97,485 | $46.87 |
| 17 | Des Moines, IA | $95,727 | $46.02 |
| 18 | Seattle, WA | $94,523 | $45.44 |
| 19 | Columbus, OH | $91,061 | $43.78 |
| 20 | Bismarck, ND | $89,668 | $43.11 |
An organizational effectiveness director's salary ranges from $57,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $159,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $159,000 | $13,250 | $76 |
| 75th Percentile | $125,000 | $10,417 | $60 |
| Average | $95,681 | $7,973 | $46 |
| 25th Percentile | $73,000 | $6,083 | $35 |
| 10th Percentile | $57,000 | $4,750 | $27 |
The highest paying types of organizational effectiveness directors are development vice president, director, and sales development manager.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Development Manager | $91,979 | $7,665 | $44.22 | 90,252 |
| HSE Manager | $85,844 | $7,154 | $41.27 | 22,562 |
| Director, Learning And Development | $92,733 | $7,728 | $44.58 | 72,265 |
| Sales Development Manager | $102,790 | $8,566 | $49.42 | 171,101 |
| Director Of Staff Development | $74,316 | $6,193 | $35.73 | 126,875 |
| Training Manager | $73,453 | $6,121 | $35.31 | 121,521 |
Top companies hiring organizational effectiveness directors now:
Organizational effectiveness director salaries at Meta and Citi are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average organizational effectiveness director salary at companies like Macy's and Nike are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meta | $181,939 | $87.47 |
| 2 | Citi | $179,393 | $86.25 |
| 3 | Macy's | $169,940 | $81.70 |
| 4 | Nike | $156,921 | $75.44 |
| 5 | BuzzFeed | $145,357 | $69.88 |
| 6 | Amazon | $144,801 | $69.62 |
| 7 | Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare | $141,190 | $67.88 |
| 8 | Estée Lauder | $129,749 | $62.38 |
| 9 | Kemper | $119,270 | $57.34 |
| 10 | Sears Holdings | $117,279 | $56.38 |
| 11 | Southwest Airlines | $111,768 | $53.73 |
| 12 | QuintilesIMS | $106,281 | $51.10 |
| 13 | Gagen MacDonald | $96,230 | $46.26 |
| 14 | Nielsen Holdings | $95,689 | $46.00 |
| 15 | Gloss Studio | $92,458 | $44.45 |
| 16 | Paramount | $92,376 | $44.41 |
| 17 | Southern Glazer's | $88,090 | $42.35 |
| 18 | KPMG LLP | $84,767 | $40.75 |
| 19 | Saint Joseph's University | $84,709 | $40.73 |
| 20 | Salish Kootenai College | $81,913 | $39.38 |
The average organizational effectiveness director salary has risen by $19,775 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average organizational effectiveness director earned $75,906 annually, but today, they earn $95,681 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for organizational effectiveness directors over the last decade.
Compare organizational effectiveness director salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare organizational effectiveness director salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $95,700 | $46.00 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $93,800 | $45.09 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $92,100 | $44.29 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $89,600 | $43.06 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $87,600 | $42.10 | +3.0% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C | Director, Client Organizational Effectiveness | Warrensville Heights, OH | 06/25/2025 | $77,000 |
| Minnesota Limited | Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Change Management | Austin, TX | 06/19/2025 | $68,883 |
| Pima Community College | Director: Organizational Effectiveness & Development | Tucson, AZ | 06/18/2025 | $84,800 |
| Minnesota State | Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Change Management | Austin, TX | 06/16/2025 | $68,883 |
| Salish Kootenai College | Director of Institutional Effectiveness | Pablo, MT | 05/28/2025 | $60,077 |
| Welbehealth | Director, People Department-Organizational Effectiveness & Culture (Welbe WAY) Programs | Menlo Park, CA | 05/25/2025 | $159,939 |
| Progyny | Director, Engineering Effectiveness | Fine, NY | 05/24/2025 | $185,000 |
| Boehringer Ingelheim | Director, Customer Facing Effectiveness | Ridgefield, CT | 05/22/2025 | $200,000 |
| Novartis AG | Director, Integrated Field Execution Effectiveness | East Hanover, NJ | 05/22/2025 | $185,500 |
| Maine Community College System | Director of Institutional Effectiveness | Calais, ME | 05/21/2025 | $55,215 |
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