Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary
$256,500 / year
≈ $21,400 per month · $123.32 per hour
Low $155,000Average $256,500High $337,500
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.
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About this role
Director Trade Marketing Division is a senior leadership role that directs multiple teams, programs, and budgets, focused on Trade Marketing in the Sales job family. The title carries Division-level responsibility, indicating a divisional scope covering a major part of the organization.
The Sales function covers building customer relationships, managing pipeline, and closing revenue.
Typical experience: 12 to 18 years at the Director level, per widely used corporate career-level norms (Radford, Mercer, and SHRM career-level frameworks). Actual expectations vary by function, industry, and company size.
Own the function within a business unit, region, or enterprise scope
Set strategy, priorities, and standards for the functional area
Manage a team of Managers and their teams
Allocate budget, headcount, and resources across the organization
Represent the function in senior leadership meetings and cross-functional forums
Report on functional performance to the executive team
Develop brand strategy, positioning, and messaging
Plan and execute marketing campaigns across channels
Conduct market research and competitive analysis
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Exempt · Executive exemption
Managerial roles at this level typically qualify for the Executive exemption because they customarily direct the work of two or more full-time employees and have authority over hiring, firing, or promotion decisions. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
Career ladder and pay outlook
Median base pay at each level of the Trade Marketing ladder. Titles vary by company; levels compare role scope.
Projection assumes market wages keep rising about 3.5% a year, consistent with recent wage growth measured by the BLS Employment Cost Index. It reflects market movement for the title, not individual raises or promotions, which vary.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Director Trade Marketing Division make?
The median market pay for a Director Trade Marketing Division in the United States is about $256,500 per year in 2026, based on WePayFairly's market model.
What is the salary range for a Director Trade Marketing Division?
A typical market range for a Director Trade Marketing Division runs from about $218,000 to $295,000, with pay varying by company size, industry, and location.
How this role compares
Director Trade Marketing Division pays 52% above the average across 933 roles in the Sales job family (family average $169,000).
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