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Director, international marketing salary

Average director, international marketing salary

$95,961

$46.14 hourly rate

Entry-level director, international marketing salary
$59,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding the Director, International Marketing Salary

The average salary for a Director of International Marketing is approximately $95,961 per year, translating to about $46 per hour. This role is pivotal in shaping marketing strategies that resonate in diverse global markets. Factors influencing salary include experience, industry, and geographic location.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level directors can expect lower salaries, typically starting around $70,000, while those with over ten years of experience may earn upwards of $120,000.

Top Paying States

Directors in states like California and New York tend to receive higher compensation due to the cost of living and demand for skilled professionals. Additionally, cities such as San Francisco and New York City offer premium salaries, reflecting the competitive nature of the market.

Career Opportunities

As the demand for global marketing strategies grows, so does the need for experienced directors. Companies across various sectors, including technology, finance, and consumer goods, are actively seeking talents to lead their international marketing efforts.

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Director, international marketing salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level director, international marketing$71,200$34.25
Mid-level director, international marketing$76,100$36.58
Senior-level director, international marketing$173,000$83.21

Average director, international marketing salary by state

The average director, international marketing salary in Rhode Island, New York, and Maryland are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average director, international marketing salary states are Missouri, Montana, and Oklahoma.

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Highest paying states for directors, international marketing

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York$117,764$56.62
2District of Columbia$117,015$56.26
3Washington$103,205$49.62
4West Virginia$94,272$45.32
5Maryland$117,406$56.45
6Rhode Island$123,143$59.20
7Minnesota$101,314$48.71
8Pennsylvania$101,334$48.72
9New Jersey$111,291$53.51
10North Carolina$97,386$46.82
11California$103,277$49.65
12New Hampshire$91,960$44.21
13Illinois$103,595$49.81
14Maine$88,492$42.54
15South Carolina$99,695$47.93
16Massachusetts$99,789$47.98
17Oregon$94,133$45.26
18Connecticut$92,039$44.25
19Delaware$101,786$48.94
20Mississippi$82,226$39.53
21Wisconsin$87,858$42.24
22North Dakota$83,061$39.93
23Louisiana$80,924$38.91
24Michigan$86,290$41.49
25Texas$84,145$40.45
26Vermont$88,701$42.64
27Nevada$84,279$40.52
28Virginia$86,305$41.49
29Hawaii$90,642$43.58
30Colorado$84,654$40.70
31Ohio$81,887$39.37
32Arkansas$78,341$37.66
33South Dakota$72,130$34.68
34Iowa$82,318$39.58
35New Mexico$82,350$39.59
36Alabama$73,824$35.49
37Florida$81,638$39.25
38Nebraska$78,453$37.72
39Arizona$81,101$38.99
40Tennessee$78,728$37.85
41Georgia$77,817$37.41
42Utah$69,108$33.23
43Oklahoma$68,024$32.70
44Kentucky$76,117$36.59
45Indiana$77,833$37.42
46Idaho$79,734$38.33
47Wyoming$66,035$31.75
48Alaska$64,912$31.21
49Kansas$66,313$31.88
50Missouri$68,987$33.17
51Montana$68,577$32.97
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Highest paying cities for directors, international marketing

The highest-paying cities for directors, international marketing are New York, NY, Washington, DC, and Rockville, MD.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York, NY$118,963$57.19
2Washington, DC$118,095$56.78
3Rockville, MD$118,065$56.76
4Elizabeth, NJ$112,043$53.87
5San Francisco, CA$107,512$51.69
6Chicago, IL$105,381$50.66
7Richfield, MN$102,271$49.17
8Morrisville, NC$99,370$47.77
9Pittsburgh, PA$97,190$46.73
10Manchester, NH$92,064$44.26
11Virginia Beach, VA$87,086$41.87
12San Antonio, TX$85,660$41.18
13Denver, CO$84,635$40.69
14Las Vegas, NV$84,210$40.49
15Fort Lauderdale, FL$82,525$39.68
16Knoxville, TN$82,246$39.54
17Albuquerque, NM$81,900$39.38
18Baton Rouge, LA$81,561$39.21
19Phoenix, AZ$81,110$39.00
20Indianapolis, IN$77,475$37.25

Director, international marketing salary details

A director, international marketing's salary ranges from $59,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $155,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average director, international marketing salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a director, international marketing's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$155,000$12,917$75
75th Percentile$123,000$10,250$59
Average$95,961$7,997$46
25th Percentile$74,000$6,167$36
10th Percentile$59,000$4,917$28

Highest paying director, international marketing jobs

The highest paying types of directors, international marketing are marketing vice president, senior director of marketing, and global director.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Marketing Vice President$177,188$14,766$85.19111,356
Product Director$148,910$12,409$71.59125,200
Global Director$157,749$13,146$75.8481,120
Marketing Supervisor$64,304$5,359$30.9274,956
Group Director$149,193$12,433$71.7389,420
Marketing Director$114,906$9,575$55.2493,503

Top companies hiring directors, international marketing now:

  1. Abbott jobs (3)
  2. Sony Pictures jobs (3)
  3. Fortune International Group jobs (4)
  4. Mattel jobs (3)
  5. Warner Bros. jobs (4)

Which companies pay directors, international marketing the most?

Director, international marketing salaries at Baker McKenzie and OPI are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average director, international marketing salary at companies like Meta and AlixPartners are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Baker McKenzie$205,956$99.02
2OPI$176,583$84.90
3Meta$159,118$76.50
4AlixPartners$151,596$72.88
5Starz$143,798$69.13
6ViacomCBS$136,262$65.51
7West Gate Bank$123,216$59.24
8Pwc$118,055$56.76
9Edwards Lifesciences$117,364$56.42
10Prudential Bank$110,418$53.09
11Fortune International Group$106,119$51.02
12Kforce$105,927$50.93
13Fig$105,166$50.56
14Keyes Realty$104,682$50.33
15Tableau$102,067$49.07
16Southern New Hampshire University$97,861$47.05
17Tyson Foods$95,879$46.10
18ITW$94,585$45.47
19EisnerAmper$93,753$45.07
20Roblox$92,940$44.68

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Director, International Marketing salary by industry

The average director, international marketing salary varies across industries:

  • The average director, international marketing salary in the manufacturing industry is $105,594, the highest of any industry.
  • The average director, international marketing salary in the finance industry is $96,655.
  • Directors, international marketing in the retail industry earn an average salary of $65,984, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for directors, international marketing

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Manufacturing$105,594$50.77
2Media$96,655$46.47
3Professional$91,817$44.14
4Real Estate$87,352$42.00
5Construction$84,327$40.54
6Transportation$84,325$40.54
7Hospitality$67,029$32.23
8Retail$65,984$31.72

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Director, international marketing salary trends

The average director, international marketing salary has risen by $17,657 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average director, international marketing earned $78,304 annually, but today, they earn $95,961 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for directors, international marketing over the last decade.

Compare director, international marketing salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average director, international marketing salary over time

Compare director, international marketing salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Director, international marketing salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$96,000$46.14+3.7%
2024$92,400$44.41+1.9%
2023$90,600$43.58+1.5%
2022$89,300$42.91+0.8%
2021$88,500$42.57+1.9%

Recently added director, international marketing salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Parts TownDirector, International Customer Partnership (Latm)Addison, IL06/29/2025$94,050
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Skagit Valley CollegeDirector of International ProgramsMount Vernon, WA05/29/2025$85,000
NinjatraderDirector of International GrowthChicago, IL05/26/2025$140,000
TubiDirector, B2B Marketing InternationalNew York, NY05/18/2025$153,000
TransunionDirector of International Product MarketingReston, VA05/16/2025$150,100
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