Director Project Planning Group Salary: $170,500 Average

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Average base salary

$170,500 / year

≈ $14,200 per month · $81.97 per hour

Location

Low
$136,000Average
$170,500High
$213,000

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 Project Planning Group is a senior leadership role directing programs, budgets, and teams in the Information Technology job family, focused on Project Planning 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 Project Planning Group pays 19% above the average across 12,709 roles in the Information Technology job family (family average $143,500).

Career path: Project Planning

Associate Project Planning$109,500

Intermediate Project Planning$117,500

Specialist Project Planning$111,000

Senior Project Planning$124,000

Lead Project Planning$129,000

Supervisor Project Planning Corporate$130,500

Manager Project Planning Group$147,000

Director Project Planning Group This role$170,500

Senior Vice President Project Planning Group$223,000

Executive Vice President Project Planning Group$271,000

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 Project Planning Group make?

The average base salary for a Director Project Planning Group in the United States is $170,500 per year, or about $81.97 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $136,000 and $213,000 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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