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Management information systems director salary

Average management information systems director salary

$128,739

$61.89 hourly rate

Entry-level management information systems director salary
$93,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding the Management Information Systems Director Role

A Management Information Systems Director plays a crucial role in overseeing IT projects and ensuring that technology aligns with organizational goals. This position typically requires a blend of technical acumen and strategic vision, as leaders in this field often manage teams and drive innovation. The average salary of $128,739 reflects the significant responsibilities and expertise required.

Salary Insights by State and Industry

Salary levels can vary based on location and industry. States like California and New York often offer higher salaries, with some cities providing competitive compensation due to the cost of living and demand for tech roles. Industries such as finance, healthcare, and technology are among the highest-paying sectors for these directors.

Career Advancement Opportunities

Management Information Systems Directors have numerous pathways for advancement, including roles in executive leadership or specialized IT management. Continuous professional development and networking can lead to lucrative opportunities, enhancing both salary and job satisfaction for those in this vital field.

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BMO Capital Markets$150,812
Lone Star Legal Aid$55,316

Average management information systems director salary by state

The average management information systems director salary in Maryland, California, and New Jersey are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average management information systems director salary states are Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Arkansas.

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Highest paying states for management information systems directors

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Washington$132,193$63.55
2Rhode Island$125,550$60.36
3Massachusetts$128,089$61.58
4New Jersey$136,889$65.81
5Delaware$125,754$60.46
6Connecticut$128,227$61.65
7Maryland$142,385$68.45
8California$138,091$66.39
9New Hampshire$120,017$57.70
10Oregon$120,472$57.92
11Pennsylvania$119,677$57.54
12New York$126,083$60.62
13Michigan$119,279$57.35
14Alaska$117,961$56.71
15Minnesota$121,908$58.61
16Wisconsin$116,528$56.02
17Ohio$116,893$56.20
18Illinois$118,838$57.13
19Arizona$113,460$54.55
20North Dakota$106,858$51.37
21Alabama$109,740$52.76
22Maine$116,280$55.90
23Nevada$114,918$55.25
24South Carolina$108,430$52.13
25West Virginia$103,741$49.88
26North Carolina$113,072$54.36
27Texas$109,603$52.69
28District of Columbia$127,460$61.28
29Vermont$107,061$51.47
30Georgia$113,951$54.78
31Iowa$100,633$48.38
32Utah$104,639$50.31
33Virginia$108,274$52.05
34Louisiana$100,585$48.36
35Hawaii$101,842$48.96
36New Mexico$102,739$49.39
37South Dakota$92,672$44.55
38Kentucky$103,677$49.84
39Indiana$104,092$50.04
40Oklahoma$92,668$44.55
41Wyoming$88,568$42.58
42Mississippi$91,556$44.02
43Tennessee$97,795$47.02
44Nebraska$94,546$45.45
45Missouri$99,221$47.70
46Florida$95,033$45.69
47Idaho$97,677$46.96
48Kansas$93,867$45.13
49Arkansas$90,667$43.59
50Colorado$88,854$42.72
51Montana$89,043$42.81
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Highest paying cities for management information systems directors

The highest-paying cities for management information systems directors are San Francisco, CA, Baltimore, MD, and Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Francisco, CA$148,014$71.16
2Baltimore, MD$142,573$68.54
3Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ$137,098$65.91
4Hartford, CT$128,180$61.63
5Boston, MA$128,103$61.59
6New York, NY$126,182$60.66
7Minneapolis, MN$121,930$58.62
8Philadelphia, PA$119,866$57.63
9Detroit, MI$119,690$57.54
10Chicago, IL$119,405$57.41
11Portland, OR$119,158$57.29
12Cleveland, OH$118,456$56.95
13Milwaukee, WI$117,059$56.28
14Atlanta, GA$113,897$54.76
15Greensboro, NC$113,742$54.68
16Las Vegas, NV$113,680$54.65
17Austin, TX$111,210$53.47
18Huntsville, AL$110,883$53.31
19Columbia, SC$108,774$52.30
20Indianapolis, IN$103,862$49.93

Management information systems director salary details

A management information systems director's salary ranges from $93,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $176,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average management information systems director salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a management information systems director's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$176,000$14,667$85
75th Percentile$152,000$12,667$73
Average$128,739$10,728$62
25th Percentile$108,000$9,000$52
10th Percentile$93,000$7,750$45

Highest paying management information systems director jobs

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

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Technical Services Manager$104,419$8,702$50.20186,807
Technical Manager$116,619$9,718$56.07116,732
Data Manager$108,359$9,030$52.10147,574
Director Program Management$141,289$11,774$67.93142,312
Systems Manager$107,156$8,930$51.52145,551
Systems Supervisor$86,003$7,167$41.3570,582

Top companies hiring management information systems directors now:

  1. Citi jobs (3)
  2. Trusted Media Brands jobs (2)
  3. Credible jobs (2)
  4. Lowe's Companies jobs (2)
  5. Electronic Arts jobs (2)

Which companies pay management information systems directors the most?

Management information systems director salaries at BMO Capital Markets and Credible are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average management information systems director salary at companies like Pwc and Seagate Technology are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1BMO Capital Markets$150,812$72.51
2Credible$149,898$72.07
3Pwc$143,700$69.09
4Seagate Technology$141,955$68.25
5Wyndham Hotels & Resorts$136,114$65.44
6Huntington Ingalls Industries$134,162$64.50
7Interbrand$133,934$64.39
8VOXX International$128,999$62.02
9Strategic Employment Partners$127,687$61.39
10Americorps$124,991$60.09
11ALL4$123,192$59.23
12Wikimedia Foundation$117,494$56.49
13Liberty Mutual Insurance$115,777$55.66
14LifePoint Health$112,540$54.11
15Houston Methodist$109,358$52.58
16Catholic Health East$107,208$51.54
17UnitedHealth Group$86,690$41.68
18BMO Harris Bank$77,144$37.09
19State of Georgia: Teachers Retirement System of Georgia$64,545$31.03
20Lone Star Legal Aid$55,316$26.59

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$127,000$125,400$123,800$122,200$120,600$119,000
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Management Information Systems Director salary by industry

The average management information systems director salary varies across industries:

  • The average management information systems director salary in the telecommunication industry is $132,627, the highest of any industry.
  • The average management information systems director salary in the finance industry is $129,603.
  • Management information systems directors in the health care industry earn an average salary of $84,394, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for management information systems directors

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Telecommunication$132,627$63.76
2Manufacturing$129,603$62.31
3Technology$128,320$61.69
4Hospitality$112,106$53.90
5Health Care$84,394$40.57

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Management information systems director salary trends

The average management information systems director salary has risen by $28,226 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average management information systems director earned $100,513 annually, but today, they earn $128,739 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for management information systems directors over the last decade.

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Average management information systems director salary over time

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Management information systems director salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$129,000$61.89+3.2%
2025$125,000$59.93+2.6%
2024$121,000$58.36+2.3%
2023$119,000$57.01+2.5%
2022$116,000$55.61+3.1%

Recently added management information systems director salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Summa HealthSystem Director, IT Training & Organizational Change ManagementAkron, OH03/20/2025$136,928
Capital GroupArchitecture Director, Investment Management SystemsLos Angeles, CA03/08/2025$295,000
Capital OneDirector, Well Managed, Card Core SystemsChicago, IL02/14/2025$218,300
Capital OneDirector, Well Managed, Card Core SystemsNew York, NY02/14/2025$218,300
Working at Capital OneDirector, Well Managed, Card Core SystemsMcLean, VA02/08/2025$218,300
Wyndham Hotel Group, LLCDirector, Finance Management SystemsParsippany-Troy Hills, NJ01/08/2025$176,311
Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.Director Contract Management SystemsNorwell, MA11/19/2024$195,000
GuyanalistManagement Information SystemsCheney, WA10/23/2024$26,088
Corp-Corporate OfficeDirector 1 Vehicle Management System IPTIone, CA10/19/2024$209,600
AlphasenseDirector of Design Systems, Knowledge ManagementNew York, NY10/17/2024$230,000

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