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 $97,500Average $134,000High $173,500
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.
Total cash compensation
Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
About this role
Director IT Release/Build Operations is a senior leadership role that directs multiple teams, programs, and budgets, focused on IT Release/Build Operations in the Information Technology job family.
The Information Technology function covers the design, build, security, and support of an organization's systems, infrastructure, applications, and data.
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