Director IT Applications Project Salary: $220,500 Average

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Average base salary

$220,500 / year

≈ $18,400 per month · $106.01 per hour

Location

Low
$176,500Average
$220,500High
$275,500

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 Applications Project is a senior leadership role directing programs, budgets, and teams in the Information Technology job family, focused on IT Applications Project 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 Applications Project pays 54% above the average across 12,709 roles in the Information Technology job family (family average $143,500).

Career path: IT Applications Project

Supervisor IT Applications Project$164,000

Manager IT Applications Project$198,500

Director IT Applications Project This role$220,500

Average pay by level for this function.

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Director IT Applications Asset$219,500

Director IT Applications Business Unit$222,000

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Director IT Applications Shift$218,000

Director IT Applications Group$226,000

Director E commerce Corporate$213,000

Director IT Applications Subsidiary$229,500

Director Program/PMO Corporate$211,500

Director IT Infrastructure Corporate$207,500

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Director IT Applications Project make?

The average base salary for a Director IT Applications Project in the United States is $220,500 per year, or about $106.01 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $176,500 and $275,500 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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