Director IT Administration & Planning Operations Salary: $165,000 Average

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Average base salary

$165,000 / year

≈ $13,750 per month · $79.33 per hour

Location

Low
$132,000Average
$165,000High
$206,500

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 Administration & Planning Operations is a senior leadership role directing programs, budgets, and teams in the Information Technology job family, focused on IT Administration & Planning Operations work. 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 Administration & Planning Operations pays 15% above the average across 12,709 roles in the Information Technology job family (family average $143,500).

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Director IT Administration & Planning Operations make?

The average base salary for a Director IT Administration & Planning Operations in the United States is $165,000 per year, or about $79.33 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $132,000 and $206,500 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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