Senior director salary in United States

The average salary for a Senior Director is $179,674 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 3, 2026.

Find your next high paying job as a Senior Director on Indeed today

Senior Director salaries typically range between a low of $112,744 and a high of $286,339 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Senior Director include San Francisco, CA at $243,885 per year, Raleigh, NC at $199,984 per year, and Boston, MA at $198,943 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Senior Director include Roblox ($460,445 per year) and NVIDIA ($417,563 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Senior Director salary compares to related positions:

• Director: Average $111,587 per year
• Senior Director: Average $179,080 per year