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Director of marketing services salary

Average director of marketing services salary

$120,799

$58.08 hourly rate

Entry-level director of marketing services salary
$86,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding the Director of Marketing Services Salary

The Director of Marketing Services position commands an average salary of $120,799 per year, or $58 per hour, depending on various factors including experience, industry, and location. In states like California and New York, salaries can be significantly higher due to the cost of living and demand for marketing expertise.

Experience plays a crucial role in determining salary. Entry-level directors can expect lower compensation, while those with over ten years in the field often earn upwards of $150,000. Major cities such as San Francisco and New York City are known for offering the highest salaries, reflecting the competitive nature of the market.

Salary by Experience Level

  • Entry-Level: $70,000 - $90,000
  • Mid-Level: $100,000 - $120,000
  • Senior-Level: $130,000 - $150,000+

For job seekers, understanding these dynamics is crucial when negotiating offers or considering a career shift. Utilizing platforms like Zippia can provide insights into job opportunities and salary trends, empowering professionals to make informed decisions in their marketing careers.

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Director of marketing services salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level director of marketing services$89,700$43.11
Mid-level director of marketing services$95,800$46.05
Senior-level director of marketing services$218,000$104.75

Average director of marketing services salary by state

The highest-paying states for directors of marketing services are Connecticut, California, and Maryland. The lowest average director of marketing services salary states are Oklahoma, Kansas, and Hawaii.

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Highest paying states for directors of marketing services

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Connecticut$138,406$66.54
2Rhode Island$128,496$61.78
3California$135,008$64.91
4Virginia$128,930$61.99
5Utah$125,611$60.39
6District of Columbia$133,960$64.40
7Massachusetts$127,042$61.08
8Washington$131,021$62.99
9Michigan$128,084$61.58
10Pennsylvania$119,511$57.46
11Texas$119,497$57.45
12Maryland$134,196$64.52
13New Jersey$125,183$60.18
14Tennessee$118,926$57.18
15New York$122,916$59.09
16Maine$116,394$55.96
17Arizona$120,330$57.85
18New Hampshire$117,336$56.41
19Wisconsin$124,795$60.00
20South Carolina$119,207$57.31
21Oregon$116,577$56.05
22Minnesota$112,006$53.85
23Florida$116,586$56.05
24Arkansas$105,446$50.70
25Ohio$113,575$54.60
26North Carolina$108,720$52.27
27Georgia$110,094$52.93
28Nevada$111,169$53.45
29Vermont$114,760$55.17
30West Virginia$112,136$53.91
31South Dakota$103,322$49.67
32Mississippi$104,975$50.47
33Colorado$112,103$53.90
34New Mexico$111,216$53.47
35Idaho$112,328$54.00
36Iowa$102,576$49.32
37Delaware$115,509$55.53
38Kentucky$106,306$51.11
39Indiana$106,862$51.38
40Oklahoma$101,586$48.84
41Illinois$110,344$53.05
42Alaska$107,139$51.51
43Hawaii$99,033$47.61
44Nebraska$102,118$49.10
45Louisiana$97,354$46.80
46Missouri$107,689$51.77
47Alabama$101,673$48.88
48Wyoming$93,238$44.83
49Montana$106,610$51.25
50Kansas$99,264$47.72
51North Dakota$94,619$45.49
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Highest paying cities for directors of marketing services

The highest-paying cities for directors of marketing services are San Francisco, CA, Annapolis, MD, and Washington, DC.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$141,540$68.05
2Annapolis, MD$134,610$64.72
3Washington, DC$134,265$64.55
4Olympia, WA$132,125$63.52
5Woonsocket, RI$128,737$61.89
6Charlottesville, VA$128,451$61.76
7Boston, MA$127,320$61.21
8Albany, NY$125,162$60.17
9Austin, TX$119,600$57.50
10Harrisburg, PA$118,707$57.07
11Tampa, FL$117,922$56.69
12Beaverton, OR$115,908$55.73
13Columbus, OH$113,185$54.42
14Chicago, IL$110,658$53.20
15Atlanta, GA$109,890$52.83

Director of marketing services salary details

A director of marketing services's salary ranges from $86,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $168,000 at the 90th percentile.

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What is a director of marketing services's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$168,000$14,000$81
75th Percentile$143,000$11,917$69
Average$120,799$10,067$58
25th Percentile$101,000$8,417$49
10th Percentile$86,000$7,167$41

Highest paying director of marketing services jobs

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

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Consultant/Marketing Director$111,827$9,319$53.76122,157
Client Services Director$117,337$9,778$56.41103,218
Marketing Director$114,906$9,575$55.2493,503
Marketing Lead$104,664$8,722$50.3292,987
Marketing Vice President$177,188$14,766$85.19111,356
Head Of Marketing$137,829$11,486$66.2692,557

Top companies hiring directors of marketing services now:

  1. Unisys jobs (5)
  2. Microsoft jobs (4)
  3. Avnet jobs (3)
  4. Hurley Medical Center jobs (3)
  5. L'Oréal jobs (3)

Which companies pay directors of marketing services the most?

Director of marketing services salaries at Nike and Zscaler are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average director of marketing services salary at companies like Microsoft and Amazon are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Nike$145,645$70.02
2Zscaler$136,617$65.68
3Microsoft$136,132$65.45
4Amazon$135,773$65.28
5Hitachi Vantara$133,148$64.01
6BD$132,555$63.73
7Arrow Electronics$129,503$62.26
8Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center$126,350$60.75
9CVS Health$122,193$58.75
10Ricoh$120,649$58.00
11Thermo Fisher Scientific$120,197$57.79
12Synacor$116,956$56.23
13Club$116,822$56.16
14The Art Institute of Chicago$115,568$55.56
15Public Service Credit Union$111,143$53.43
16University of Southern California$109,044$52.42
17Experian$106,163$51.04
18NANA$103,932$49.97
19MMGY Global$101,171$48.64
20NCAA$90,016$43.28

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Director Of Marketing Services salary by industry

The average director of marketing services salary varies across industries:

  • The average director of marketing services salary in the media industry is $124,762, the highest of any industry.
  • The average director of marketing services salary in the finance industry is $117,832.
  • Directors of marketing services in the hospitality industry earn an average salary of $102,491, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for directors of marketing services

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Media$124,762$59.98
2Construction$117,832$56.65
3Finance$117,460$56.47
4Manufacturing$115,771$55.66
5Health Care$108,311$52.07
6Retail$106,423$51.16
7Hospitality$102,491$49.27

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Director of marketing services salary trends

The average director of marketing services salary has risen by $22,228 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average director of marketing services earned $98,571 annually, but today, they earn $120,799 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for directors of marketing services over the last decade.

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Average director of marketing services salary over time

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Director of marketing services salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$121,000$58.08+3.7%
2024$116,000$55.90+1.9%
2023$114,000$54.86+1.5%
2022$112,000$54.02+0.8%
2021$111,000$53.59+1.9%

Recently added director of marketing services salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Seneca ResortsDirector of Marketing ServicesNiagara Falls, NY06/26/2025$89,961
TDIDirector (Head) of Marketing, Shared ServicesWashington, DC04/28/2025$135,000
Abbott LaboratoriesDirector Marketing, Strategy & Field ServicesPleasanton, CA03/28/2025$159,100
TdinternationalDirector (Head) of Marketing, Shared ServicesWashington, DC03/26/2025$135,000
Manhattan WestMarketing Director-Financial ServicesLos Angeles, CA03/25/2025$150,000
CooleyDirector of Core Marketing ServicesSan Francisco, CA02/18/2025$300,000
Manhattan WestMarketing Director-Financial ServicesLos Angeles, CA02/18/2025$150,000
TdinternationalDirector of Marketing, Shared ServicesWashington, DC02/18/2025$135,000
Manatee Healthcare SystemDirector of Marketing and Volunteer Services DaysNoma, FL02/17/2025$104,350
DubinconsultingDirector of Marketing, Legal Services NewNew York, NY02/16/2025$150,000

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