Director IT Operations Group Salary: $188,500 Average

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Average base salary

$188,500 / year

≈ $15,700 per month · $90.63 per hour

Location

Low
$150,500Average
$188,500High
$235,500

Figures reflect WePayFairly survey data aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. Range estimated at −20% / +25% around the aged average. State figures use estimated geographic differentials. Actual pay varies with experience, location, industry, and organization size.

About this role

Director IT Operations Group is a senior leadership role directing programs, budgets, and teams in the Information Technology job family, focused on IT Operations work. The title carries Group-level responsibility, which indicates the breadth of the organization it supports. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

How this role compares

Director IT Operations Group pays 31% above the average across 12,709 roles in the Information Technology job family (family average $143,500).

Career path: IT Operations

Associate IT Operations$126,500

Intermediate IT Operations$134,000

Specialist IT Operations$126,500

Senior IT Operations$142,000

Lead IT Operations$146,000

Manager IT Operations Group$165,000

Director IT Operations Group This role$188,500

Senior Vice President IT Operations Group$237,500

Executive Vice President IT Operations Group$287,500

Average pay by level for this function, nearest scope match shown per level.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Director IT Operations Group make?

The average base salary for a Director IT Operations Group in the United States is $188,500 per year, or about $90.63 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $150,500 and $235,500 per year depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Information Technology roles?

The Information Technology job family averages $143,500 across 12,709 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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