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Athletic director salary in United States (Updated 2026)
How much does an Athletic Director make in the United States?
Average base salary
$75,988
- Hour
- Day
- Week
- Month
- Year
Average $75,988
Low $43,615
High $132,389
The average salary for a athletic director is $75,988 per year in the United States. 756 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 19, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Athletic Director in United States
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.Virginia Tech
$500,000per year
St. John's University
$475,000per year
Wake County Schools
$360,800per year
West Allis-West Milwaukee Scho...
$312,000per year
California State University Fu...
$229,498per year
California Institute of Techno...
$215,250per year
