How much does a Instructional Design Director make in the United States? The average Instructional Design Director salary in the United States is $151,633 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $134,803 and $169,743. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Instructional Design Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Instructional Design Director Salary $119,480 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Instructional Design Director Salary $134,803 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Instructional Design Director Salary $151,633 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Instructional Design Director Salary $169,743 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Instructional Design Director Salary $186,231 US March 26, 2024
25% $134,803 10% $119,480 90% $186,231 75% $169,743 $151,633 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Instructional Design Director establishes a skill assessment process to collect input and identify training or development needs, goals, gaps, and requirements. Directs the overall design and development of training programs, curriculum, methods, and materials for various audiences, including employees, managers, customers, or other learners. Being n/a Instructional Design Director ensures curricula designs support defined competency models or skill frameworks. Consults with subject matter experts to define learning objectives and to design appropriate course content and training curriculum. In addition, Instructional Design Director develops standards and methodology to prepare high-quality outlines, syllabus, lecture notes, and materials for in-person or online courses and self-study programs. Oversees and approves the selection of software or collaboration tools used for training. Establishes the appropriate metrics to use for the evaluation of training effectiveness. Analyzes outcomes to determine ROI and recommend changes to programs and budgets. Evaluates and selects vendors to provide support, training materials, or to conduct training sessions. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a senior director. The Instructional Design Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Working as n/a Instructional Design Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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