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Director IT Release/Build Section

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary
$134,000 / year
$11,150 per month · $64.42 per hour

Low
$107,500
Average
$134,000
High
$167,500
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 Release/Build Section is a senior leadership role that directs multiple teams, programs, and budgets, focused on IT Release/Build in the Information Technology job family. The title carries Section-level responsibility, indicating a section scope within a department.

The Information Technology function covers the design, build, security, and support of an organization's systems, infrastructure, applications, and data.

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 Release/Build Section pays 7% below the average across 12,709 roles in the Information Technology job family (family average $143,500).

Career path: IT Release/Build
Director IT Release/Build Section This role$134,000
Average pay by level for this function, nearest scope match shown per level.
Frequently asked questions

How much does a Director IT Release/Build Section make?

The average base salary for a Director IT Release/Build Section in the United States is $134,000 per year, or about $64.42 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $107,500 and $167,500 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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