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Technical director salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Technical Director make in the United States?

Average base salary

$127,429
Average $127,429
Low $65,493
High $247,936

The average salary for a technical director is $127,429 per year in the United States. 788 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Technical Director job openings in United States

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Assistant Technical Director
Houston, TX
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Technical Director in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Tata Technologies
 
$459,000per year
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Roblox
 
$423,286per year
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AMD
 
$311,000per year
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Metrostar Systems
 
$290,500per year
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Clay Lacy Aviation
 
$285,000per year
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Arm
 
$283,600per year
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Highest paying cities for Technical Directors near United States

  1. Boston, MA
    $194,891 per year
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $140,202 per year
  3. Austin, TX
    $135,697 per year
  4. Denver, CO
    $125,505 per year
  5. Chicago, IL
    $125,056 per year

Where can a Technical Director earn more?

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Senior Technical Director

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Average $186,900 per year