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Director salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 148 open job postings for Director roles at 79 companies, updated Sep 30, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 2 more postings in EUR. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Director: postings by posted pay146 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 9 bands from $120K to $300K. Median $216K; middle half $185K–$247K.Median $216K$120K$300K

Postings per pay band: $120K–$140K: 9; $140K–$160K: 8; $160K–$180K: 12; $180K–$200K: 22; $200K–$220K: 27; $220K–$240K: 21; $240K–$260K: 22; $260K–$280K: 15; $280K–$300K: 10.

Pay by level

  1. Director$216K median · $185K–$246K typical · 145 postingsDirector: middle half $185K–$246K, median $216K

Companies hiring

  1. Gilead$259K median · $224K–$279K typical · 13 postingsGilead: middle half $224K–$279K, median $259K
  2. Eli Lilly and Company$192K median · $146K–$205K typical · 12 postingsEli Lilly and Company: middle half $146K–$205K, median $192K
  3. Bristol Myers Squibb$202K median · $185K–$217K typical · 8 postingsBristol Myers Squibb: middle half $185K–$217K, median $202K
  4. Capital One$224K median · $221K–$224K typical · 7 postingsCapital One: middle half $221K–$224K, median $224K

Top-paying companies

  1. Barclays · $260K median · 3 postings
  2. Gilead · $259K median · 13 postings
  3. Hpe · $246K median · 6 postings
  4. Vrtx · $240K median · 3 postings
  5. Globalhr · $228K median · 3 postings

By location

  1. United States$217K median · $187K–$247K typical · 137 postingsUnited States: middle half $187K–$247K, median $217K
  2. California$255K median · $224K–$271K typical · 17 postingsCalifornia: middle half $224K–$271K, median $255K
  3. Foster City, CA$259K median · $224K–$279K typical · 11 postingsFoster City, CA: middle half $224K–$279K, median $259K
  4. New York$214K median · $181K–$250K typical · 9 postingsNew York: middle half $181K–$250K, median $214K
  5. Remote$220K median · $194K–$269K typical · 32 postingsRemote: middle half $194K–$269K, median $220K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $220K median, $194K–$269K typical, from 31 postings. On-site: $208K median, $183K–$243K typical, from 84 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 5–7 years$214K median · $181K–$225K typical · 8 postings5–7 years: middle half $181K–$225K, median $214K
  2. 8+ years$226K median · $200K–$259K typical · 17 postings8+ years: middle half $200K–$259K, median $226K

Newest Director postings

  1. Director, Legal Commercial Development and Project Financing,Bloom Energy · San Jose, CA · $209K–$301K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Director, Drug Delivery System Strategy & Planning.Gilead · Foster City, CA · $226K–$293K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Director, Drug Delivery System Strategy & Planning.Gilead · Foster City, CA · $226K–$293K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Director – North American Sales Performance and Field EnablementTrupanion · Remote · $130K–$145K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Associate Director, Early Patient Engagement & Professional SocietiesBeigene · Remote · $145K–$195K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Director make?

The median posted base pay for Director jobs is $216K a year, from 148 job postings with pay at 79 companies.

What is the typical Director pay range?

The middle half of postings list $185K–$247K. The top 10% list $278K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $154K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Director jobs?

By median posted pay: Barclays ($260K), Gilead ($259K), Hpe ($246K).

Do remote Director jobs pay more?

Remote postings list a median of $220K (31 postings) against $208K for on-site jobs (84 postings).

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