What are the main factors that influence an Information Technology (IT) Executive Director's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Information Technology (IT) Executive Director?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Information Technology (IT) Executive Director roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change An Information Technology (IT) Executive Director's salary?

An Information Technology (IT) Executive Director's salary grows with experience: an Information Systems (IS) Manager (5+ years)earns $146,986, an Information Systems (IS) Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $179,389, a Information Technology (IT) Executive Director (5+ years)earns $221,832, a VP of Information Systems (IS) (5+ years)earns $272,642, a SVP of Information Systems (IS) (5+ years)earns $344,455,

What are the highest paying states for an Information Technology (IT) Executive Director?

Information Technology (IT) Executive Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Information Technology (IT) Executive Director roles are District of Columbia $226,901, California $226,101, Massachusetts $223,101. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Information Technology (IT) Executive Director roles make?

Salaries for Information Technology (IT) Executive Director level roles vary by specialization: Top Information Technology Executive: $349,590; Chief Information Technology Officer: $349,503; Director Of Information Technology: $208,975; Senior Director Of Information Technology: $206,185; Information Technology Director: $204,926.

Click or scroll to view upper level job

Information Technology (IT) Executive Director Salary in Alaska

How much does an Information Technology (IT) Executive Director make in Alaska?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Information Technology (IT) Executive Director in Alaska is $221,901 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $107.

However, an Information Technology (IT) Executive Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $250,749
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $202,601 to $237,001
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $185,029

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2026 Compensation Trend

AI-Powered Talent

AI Onboarding

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Information Technology (IT) Executive Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$237,001	$19,750	$4,558	$114
Average	$221,901	$18,492	$4,267	$107
25th Percentile	$202,601	$16,883	$3,896	$97

Get accurate pay by adjusting the below factors.

Change Search Criteria

Check out Information Technology (IT) Executive Director Job Openings in Alaska

Director of Instructional Technology and Information Services

Alaska Teacher Placement - Juneau, AK

B2B Account Executive

Tipmont - LAFAYETTE, IN

Principal IT Architect

Xcel Energy - MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Principal Information Technology Analyst

Superior Court of California, County of Butte - CHAPMANTOWN, CA

Search More Information Technology (IT) Executive Director Jobs in Alaska

Key Factors That Influence Information Technology (IT) Executive Director Salaries

An Information Technology (IT) Executive Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Information Technology (IT) Executive Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Information Technology (IT) Executive Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Information Systems (IS) Manager (5+ years): $146,986
Information Systems (IS) Senior Manager (5+ years): $179,389
Information Technology (IT) Executive Director (5+ years): $221,832
VP of Information Systems (IS) (5+ years): $272,642
SVP of Information Systems (IS) (5+ years): $344,455

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Information Systems (IS) Manager	5+ years	$146,986
Information Systems (IS) Senior Manager	5+ years	$179,389
Information Technology (IT) Executive Director	5+ years	$221,832
VP of Information Systems (IS)	5+ years	$272,642
SVP of Information Systems (IS)	5+ years	$344,455

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do Information Technology (IT) Executive Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Information Technology (IT) Executive Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $226,901.
California: $226,101.
Massachusetts: $223,101.

District of Columbia $226,901 California $226,101 Massachusetts $223,101 Washington $222,301 New Jersey $222,201 Alaska $221,901 Connecticut $219,101 New York $217,901

Hawaii $214,201 Rhode Island $212,501 Maryland $211,301 Minnesota $209,801 Colorado $209,101 Illinois $208,901 Oregon $208,201 Delaware $207,601

New Hampshire $207,201 Virginia $206,401 Pennsylvania $204,101 Nevada $202,901 North Dakota $202,501 Michigan $201,901 Wisconsin $201,601 Vermont $201,201

Maine $199,901 Texas $199,901 Arizona $199,701 Ohio $199,601 Georgia $197,701 Indiana $196,801 Wyoming $196,601 Utah $196,301

Iowa $196,201 Kansas $195,201 Louisiana $194,901 Missouri $194,801 North Carolina $194,801 Florida $194,001 Montana $193,501 Nebraska $193,101

Kentucky $192,901 South Carolina $192,101 Tennessee $191,601 Idaho $191,301 New Mexico $189,901 Oklahoma $189,501 Alabama $188,301 South Dakota $186,301

Arkansas $185,201 West Virginia $184,601 Mississippi $182,801

Top Paying Cities for Information Technology (IT) Executive Directors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Anchorage: $224,101
Jber: $224,101
Indian: $223,001

Anchorage, AK $224,101 Jber, AK $224,101 Indian, AK $223,001 Kongiganak, AK $220,601 Adak, AK $220,201 Atka, AK $220,301 Chignik Lake, AK $220,201 Port Heiden, AK $220,101

Port Lions, AK $220,501 Akiachak, AK $220,601 Akiak, AK $220,701 Akutan, AK $220,501 Alakanuk, AK $220,401 Aleknagik, AK $220,301 Anchor Point, AK $220,401 Aniak, AK $219,701

Anvik, AK $220,301 Bethel, AK $220,601 Chefornak, AK $220,601 Chevak, AK $220,101 Chignik, AK $220,301 Chignik Lagoon, AK $220,301 Chitina, AK $219,601 Chugiak, AK $222,601

Clam Gulch, AK $220,001 Clarks Point, AK $220,301 Cold Bay, AK $220,101 Cooper Landing, AK $220,101 Copper Center, AK $219,901 Cordova, AK $220,001 Crooked Creek, AK $220,001 Dillingham, AK $219,901

Eagle River, AK $223,301 Eek, AK $220,801 Egegik, AK $220,101 Ekwok, AK $220,301 Emmonak, AK $220,401 False Pass, AK $220,501 Marshall, AK $220,601 Gakona, AK $219,901

Girdwood, AK $220,101 Glennallen, AK $219,901 Goodnews Bay, AK $220,101 Grayling, AK $220,401 Saint George Island, AK $220,101 Holy Cross, AK $220,301 Homer, AK $220,301 Hooper Bay, AK $220,701

Hope, AK $222,701 Iliamna, AK $220,301 Kalskag, AK $220,501 Karluk, AK $220,001 Kasigluk, AK $220,501 Kasilof, AK $220,401 Kenai, AK $220,301 King Cove, AK $220,401

King Salmon, AK $219,901 Kipnuk, AK $220,501 Kodiak, AK $220,201 Kotlik, AK $220,701 Kwethluk, AK $220,601 Kwigillingok, AK $220,401 Wasilla, AK $223,601 Larsen Bay, AK $220,101

Levelock, AK $220,201 Lower Kalskag, AK $220,701 Mc Grath, AK $219,701 Manokotak, AK $220,301 Mekoryuk, AK $220,401 Moose Pass, AK $219,801 Mountain Village, AK $220,401 Naknek, AK $220,301

Napakiak, AK $220,501 Nikiski, AK $219,401 New Stuyahok, AK $220,401 Toksook Bay, AK $220,401 Nikolski, AK $219,901 Ninilchik, AK $220,201 Nondalton, AK $219,701 Nunapitchuk, AK $220,601

Old Harbor, AK $220,401 Ouzinkie, AK $220,301 Palmer, AK $220,301 Pedro Bay, AK $219,801 Perryville, AK $220,301 Pilot Point, AK $220,001 Pilot Station, AK $220,701 Platinum, AK $220,101

Big Lake, AK $223,201 Port Alsworth, AK $220,301 Quinhagak, AK $220,701 Red Devil, AK $219,801 Russian Mission, AK $220,001 Saint Marys, AK $220,401 Saint Michael, AK $220,401 Saint Paul Island, AK $220,301

Sand Point, AK $220,201 Scammon Bay, AK $220,901 Seldovia, AK $220,201 Seward, AK $220,101 Shageluk, AK $220,301 Nunam Iqua, AK $220,201 Skwentna, AK $219,601 Sleetmute, AK $220,101

Soldotna, AK $220,501 South Naknek, AK $220,001 Stebbins, AK $220,401 Sterling, AK $220,501 Sutton, AK $220,001 Takotna, AK $220,201 Talkeetna, AK $220,101 Tatitlek, AK $220,301

Togiak, AK $220,101 Tuluksak, AK $220,601 Tuntutuliak, AK $220,701 Tununak, AK $220,301 Tyonek, AK $220,001 Trapper Creek, AK $219,901 Unalakleet, AK $220,001 Unalaska, AK $220,501

Valdez, AK $220,201 Willow, AK $220,001 Yakutat, AK $220,201 Nightmute, AK $220,201 Nikolai, AK $219,601 Dutch Harbor, AK $220,901 Whittier, AK $220,201 Houston, AK $222,701

Fairbanks, AK $220,501 Eielson Afb, AK $225,301 Fort Wainwright, AK $225,301 Clear, AK $220,001 North Pole, AK $225,301 Salcha, AK $225,301 Two Rivers, AK $225,301 Allakaket, AK $220,201

Anaktuvuk Pass, AK $220,601 Arctic Village, AK $220,201 Barrow, AK $220,701 Beaver, AK $219,801 Ester, AK $225,301 Bettles Field, AK $219,801 Buckland, AK $220,801 Cantwell, AK $219,801

Central, AK $219,601 Fort Greely, AK $219,901 Chicken, AK $219,701 Circle, AK $220,001 Prudhoe Bay, AK $220,201 Deering, AK $220,501 Delta Junction, AK $220,001 Eagle, AK $219,601

Elim, AK $219,801 Fort Yukon, AK $219,701 Galena, AK $220,401 Gambell, AK $220,501 Healy, AK $219,901 Anderson, AK $220,301 Hughes, AK $220,401 Huslia, AK $220,401

Kaktovik, AK $220,501 Kaltag, AK $220,301 Kiana, AK $220,701 Kivalina, AK $220,701 Kobuk, AK $220,301 Kotzebue, AK $220,001 Koyuk, AK $220,501 Koyukuk, AK $220,401

Denali National Park, AK $220,101 Manley Hot Springs, AK $219,801 Lake Minchumina, AK $219,701 Minto, AK $220,501 Point Lay, AK $220,301 Nenana, AK $219,801 Noatak, AK $220,501 Nome, AK $220,201

Noorvik, AK $220,801 Northway, AK $219,901 Nulato, AK $220,401 Point Hope, AK $220,201 Rampart, AK $220,301 Ruby, AK $219,601 Savoonga, AK $220,601 Selawik, AK $220,501

Shaktoolik, AK $220,701 Shishmaref, AK $219,801 Shungnak, AK $220,501 Stevens Village, AK $220,201 Tanacross, AK $220,101 Tanana, AK $220,401 Teller, AK $220,601 Tok, AK $220,101

Venetie, AK $219,801 Wainwright, AK $220,501 Wales, AK $220,501 White Mountain, AK $220,701 Brevig Mission, AK $220,601 Ambler, AK $220,401 Chalkyitsik, AK $220,301 Nuiqsut, AK $220,501

Atqasuk, AK $220,301 Juneau, AK $225,901 Angoon, AK $220,001 Auke Bay, AK $225,901 Douglas, AK $225,901 Elfin Cove, AK $219,801 Gustavus, AK $220,301 Haines, AK $220,001

Hoonah, AK $223,401 Kake, AK $220,101 Pelican, AK $220,101 Petersburg, AK $220,101 Sitka, AK $220,201 Port Alexander, AK $220,401 Skagway, AK $220,201 Tenakee Springs, AK $219,801

Ketchikan, AK $220,301 Meyers Chuck, AK $220,001 Coffman Cove, AK $220,201 Thorne Bay, AK $220,301 Craig, AK $220,001 Hydaburg, AK $220,201 Hyder, AK $220,201 Klawock, AK $220,401

Metlakatla, AK $220,301 Point Baker, AK $220,301 Ward Cove, AK $220,301 Wrangell, AK $220,001

Information Technology (IT) Executive Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Information Technology (IT) Executive Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $248,405. While startup companies pay approximate $210,145.

Information Technology (IT) Executive Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$210,145
Growth Stage	51~500	$222,253
Established	501~5000	$239,879
Enterprise	5000+	$248,405

Information Technology (IT) Executive Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Information Technology (IT) Executive Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Information Technology (IT) Executive Director positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Information Technology (IT) Executive Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Information Technology (IT) Executive Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$244,091	$117.0	10%
Biotechnology	$244,091	$117.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$244,091	$117.0	10%
Financial Services	$244,091	$117.0	10%
Healthcare	$244,091	$117.0	10%

Information Technology (IT) Executive Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Information Technology (IT) Executive Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$202,601

Average $221,901/year

$237,001

$16,883

Average $18,492/month

$19,750

$3,896

Average $4,267/week

$4,558

$97

Average $107/hour

$114

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$237,001	$19,750	$4,558	$114
Average	$221,901	$18,492	$4,267	$107
25th Percentile	$202,601	$16,883	$3,896	$97

Information Technology (IT) Executive Director Salary Growth & Career Path

Information Technology (IT) Executive Director

VP of Information Systems (IS)

SVP of Information Systems (IS)

For an Information Technology (IT) Executive Director, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the VP of Information Systems (IS) role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $272,700 - a projected growth of 23% over your current level.

Salaries of jobs related to Information Technology (IT) Executive Director

Find Your Next Information Technology (IT) Executive Director Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Information Technology (IT) Executive Director job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

Geodis

BRENTWOOD, TN

Senior IT Director& Regional Chief Information Security Officer

Geodis | BRENTWOOD, TN

Reports to: Chief Information Officer – GEODIS Americas (dotted line to Global Chief Information Security Officer in France) Who We Are: At GEODIS , we are... more

5 Days Ago
Harrison's Hope Hospice – an Addus family company

RICHFIELD, ID

Executive Director RN

Harrison's Hope Hospice – an Addus family company | RICHFIELD, ID

Harrison's Hope Hospice is seeking an Executive Director for our Twin Falls, Idaho team. At Harrison's Hope Hospice, we help families through their toughes... more

5 Days Ago
Harrison's Hope Hospice – an Addus family company

CHURCHILL, ID

Executive Director RN

Harrison's Hope Hospice – an Addus family company | CHURCHILL, ID

Harrison's Hope Hospice is seeking an Executive Director for our Twin Falls, Idaho team. At Harrison's Hope Hospice, we help families through their toughes... more

5 Days Ago
Harrison's Hope Hospice – an Addus family company

DIETRICH, ID

Executive Director RN

Harrison's Hope Hospice – an Addus family company | DIETRICH, ID

Harrison's Hope Hospice is seeking an Executive Director for our Twin Falls, Idaho team. At Harrison's Hope Hospice, we help families through their toughes... more

5 Days Ago
Harrison's Hope Hospice – an Addus family company

CASTLEFORD, ID

Executive Director RN

Harrison's Hope Hospice – an Addus family company | CASTLEFORD, ID

Harrison's Hope Hospice is seeking an Executive Director for our Twin Falls, Idaho team. At Harrison's Hope Hospice, we help families through their toughes... more

5 Days Ago
Harrison's Hope Hospice – an Addus family company

MURTAUGH, ID

Executive Director RN

Harrison's Hope Hospice – an Addus family company | MURTAUGH, ID

Harrison's Hope Hospice is seeking an Executive Director for our Twin Falls, Idaho team. At Harrison's Hope Hospice, we help families through their toughes... more

5 Days Ago

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Cost of Living In Alaska

Cost of Living in Alaska is

8.3% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Click or scroll to view lower level job

Salary Search

Salary Calculator Tools

Know Your Worth

Advance at Work

Explore Career Path

Land Your Next Role

Software + AI

Data

Survey Catalogue