How much does an assistant to the director make?

The average assistant to the director salary in the United States is $59,753. Assistant to the director salaries typically range between $36,000 and $99,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for assistant to the directors is $28.73 per hour. Assistant to the director salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Assistant to the directors earn the highest average salary in Hawaii.

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Q: What state pays Assistant To The Directors the most?

Hawaii pays Assistant To The Directors the most in the United States, with an average salary of $105,848 per year, or $50.89 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as an assistant to the director?

You know if you are being paid fairly as an assistant to the director if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in California you should be paid close to $86,429 per year.

Q: What is a good starting salary for an Assistant To The Director?

A good starting salary for an assistant to the director is $32,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for an assistant to the director in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for assistant to the directors is $53,728, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for an assistant to the director can vary by state.

Average assistant to the director salary

$59,753

$28.73 hourly rate

Entry-level assistant to the director salary

$36,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding the Assistant to the Director Salary

The average salary for an Assistant to the Director is approximately $59,753 per year, translating to roughly $29 per hour. This position plays a crucial role in organizational efficiency, requiring a blend of administrative skills and strategic insight. Salaries can differ based on various factors, including geographical location, industry, and years of experience.

Salary by Location

In metropolitan areas, such as New York or San Francisco, salaries tend to be higher, often exceeding the national average. For example, major cities frequently offer salaries that can reach $70,000 or more due to the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals. Additionally, industries such as technology and finance typically pay more than sectors like education or non-profits.

Experience Matters

Entry-level assistants may start around $45,000, while those with significant experience or specialized skills can earn upwards of $75,000. It's essential for job seekers to assess their qualifications against industry standards to negotiate effectively and maximize their earning potential.

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Eli Lilly and Company$129,016

University of California-Berkeley$77,524

Assistant to the director salaries by experience level

Experience level	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
Entry-level assistant to the director	$42,900	$20.63
Mid-level assistant to the director	$60,800	$29.23
Senior-level assistant to the director	$70,700	$33.99

Average assistant to the director salary by state

The average assistant to the director salary in Hawaii, California, and Nevada are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average assistant to the director salary states are North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska.

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Highest paying states for assistant to the directors

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	California	$86,429	$41.55
2	Hawaii	$105,848	$50.89
3	New York	$66,482	$31.96
4	Oregon	$65,830	$31.65
5	District of Columbia	$67,848	$32.62
6	Washington	$64,238	$30.88
7	Arizona	$62,897	$30.24
8	Virginia	$62,521	$30.06
9	Texas	$58,137	$27.95
10	Nevada	$76,047	$36.56
11	Delaware	$64,020	$30.78
12	New Jersey	$64,283	$30.91
13	Connecticut	$60,689	$29.18
14	Florida	$55,917	$26.88
15	Maryland	$60,760	$29.21
16	Pennsylvania	$55,267	$26.57
17	Georgia	$58,384	$28.07
18	Wisconsin	$53,102	$25.53
19	Illinois	$57,440	$27.62
20	Indiana	$53,496	$25.72
21	Alaska	$49,013	$23.56
22	Massachusetts	$50,714	$24.38
23	Tennessee	$48,638	$23.38
24	Minnesota	$50,500	$24.28
25	Utah	$47,268	$22.73
26	Ohio	$48,520	$23.33
27	New Mexico	$49,735	$23.91
28	Alabama	$50,704	$24.38
29	Colorado	$45,347	$21.80
30	West Virginia	$48,381	$23.26
31	Rhode Island	$50,215	$24.14
32	North Carolina	$46,885	$22.54
33	South Carolina	$45,016	$21.64
34	Michigan	$41,798	$20.10
35	Arkansas	$47,306	$22.74
36	Kentucky	$43,177	$20.76
37	Idaho	$40,041	$19.25
38	Missouri	$43,351	$20.84
39	Montana	$38,812	$18.66
40	Wyoming	$39,501	$18.99
41	Iowa	$39,333	$18.91
42	Louisiana	$41,415	$19.91
43	Mississippi	$40,030	$19.25
44	Nebraska	$35,939	$17.28
45	North Dakota	$37,216	$17.89
46	Kansas	$38,165	$18.35
47	New Hampshire	$37,248	$17.91
48	Vermont	$32,666	$15.70
49	South Dakota	$36,495	$17.55
50	Oklahoma	$35,731	$17.18
51	Maine	$29,392	$14.13

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Highest paying cities for assistant to the directors

The highest-paying cities for assistant to the directors are Urban Honolulu, HI, Los Altos, CA, and Washington, DC.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Urban Honolulu, HI	$106,031	$50.98
2	Los Altos, CA	$92,386	$44.42
3	Washington, DC	$67,721	$32.56
4	New York, NY	$67,640	$32.52
5	Lake Havasu City, AZ	$66,182	$31.82
6	McMinnville, OR	$65,886	$31.68
7	Seattle, WA	$65,134	$31.31
8	Richmond, VA	$61,952	$29.78
9	Baltimore, MD	$60,855	$29.26
10	Austin, TX	$59,154	$28.44
11	Chicago, IL	$57,648	$27.72
12	Philadelphia, PA	$56,551	$27.19
13	Richmond, IN	$54,834	$26.36
14	Kenosha, WI	$54,393	$26.15
15	Rochester, MN	$51,723	$24.87
16	Boston, MA	$50,108	$24.09
17	Columbus, OH	$48,872	$23.50
18	Colorado Springs, CO	$46,215	$22.22
19	Columbia, SC	$44,925	$21.60
20	Fairbanks, AK	$43,720	$21.02

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Assistant to the director salary details

An assistant to the director's salary ranges from $36,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $99,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average assistant to the director salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an assistant to the director's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$99,000	$8,250	$48
75th Percentile	$77,000	$6,417	$37
Average	$59,753	$4,979	$29
25th Percentile	$45,000	$3,750	$22
10th Percentile	$36,000	$3,000	$17

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Which companies pay assistant to the directors the most?

Assistant to the director salaries at Eli Lilly and Company and American Express are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average assistant to the director salary at companies like Vermont Law School and Sharp HealthCare are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Eli Lilly and Company	$129,016	$62.03
2	American Express	$115,393	$55.48
3	Vermont Law School	$111,518	$53.61
4	Sharp HealthCare	$110,992	$53.36
5	Kisco Senior Living	$105,873	$50.90
6	DreamWorks Animation	$90,063	$43.30
7	Hyatt Hotels	$88,358	$42.48
8	Bashas'	$87,533	$42.08
9	Marriott International	$85,791	$41.25
10	Commonwealth	$85,346	$41.03
11	Oakland Public Library	$84,714	$40.73
12	University of Illinois Springfield	$84,101	$40.43
13	Liberty HomeCare and Hospice	$83,186	$39.99
14	Forest Manufacturing Co	$83,055	$39.93
15	Sage Hospitality Group	$81,938	$39.39
16	University of Maryland, Baltimore	$80,244	$38.58
17	Solera	$79,952	$38.44
18	North Shore Healthcare	$79,830	$38.38
19	TAD PGS	$79,340	$38.14
20	University of California-Berkeley	$77,524	$37.27

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Assistant To The Director salary by industry

The average assistant to the director salary varies across industries:

The average assistant to the director salary in the finance industry is $84,618, the highest of any industry.
The average assistant to the director salary in the finance industry is $63,693.
Assistant to the directors in the retail industry earn an average salary of $53,721, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for assistant to the directors

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Finance	$84,618	$40.68
2	Government	$63,693	$30.62
3	Media	$61,871	$29.75
4	Telecommunication	$61,527	$29.58
5	Health Care	$61,218	$29.43
6	Non Profits	$58,569	$28.16
7	Education	$54,535	$26.22
8	Retail	$53,721	$25.83

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Assistant to the director salary trends

The average assistant to the director salary has risen by $16,598 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average assistant to the director earned $43,155 annually, but today, they earn $59,753 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for assistant to the directors over the last decade.

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Average assistant to the director salary over time

Compare assistant to the director salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Assistant to the director salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$59,800	$28.73	+3.5%
2025	$57,700	$27.72	+2.5%
2024	$56,200	$27.01	+3.3%
2023	$54,400	$26.13	+2.7%
2022	$52,900	$25.43	+4.5%

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