What are the main factors that influence a Career Services 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 Career Services Director?

The Government industry offers the highest average compensation for Career Services Director roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A Career Services Director's salary?

A Career Services Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $71,135 for beginners, reaching about $74,769 at mid-level, and approach $82,786 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Career Services Director?

Career Services Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Career Services Director roles are District of Columbia $85,531, California $85,207, Massachusetts $84,071. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Career Services Director roles make?

Salaries for Career Services Director level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Director, Career Services: $80,791; Career Services Manager: $80,448; Assistant Director of Career Services: $78,241; Director of Career Services: $77,301; Director of Student Career Services: $77,300.

Career Services Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Career Services Director make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Career Services Director in Delaware is $78,231 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a Career Services Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,735
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,635 to $92,104
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,077

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Career Services Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,104	$7,675	$1,771	$44
Average	$78,231	$6,519	$1,504	$38
25th Percentile	$66,635	$5,553	$1,281	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Career Services Director Salaries

A Career Services 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 Career Services Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Career Services 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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $71,135
Early Career (1-2 years): $72,173
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $74,769
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $78,231
Expert (over 8 years): $82,786

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Career Services Director	$71,135
Intermediate Level Career Services Director	$72,173
Senior Level Career Services Director	$74,769
Specialist Level Career Services Director	$78,231
Expert Level Career Services Director	$82,786

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How Do Career Services 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 Career Services Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $85,531.
California: $85,207.
Massachusetts: $84,071.

District of Columbia $85,531 California $85,207 Massachusetts $84,071 Washington $83,762 New Jersey $83,731 Alaska $83,623 Connecticut $82,557 New York $82,124

Hawaii $80,742 Rhode Island $80,093 Maryland $79,652 Minnesota $79,050 Colorado $78,818 Illinois $78,741 Oregon $78,447 Delaware $78,231

New Hampshire $78,095 Virginia $77,791 Pennsylvania $76,902 Nevada $76,454 North Dakota $76,308 Michigan $76,076 Wisconsin $75,991 Vermont $75,821

Texas $75,350 Maine $75,319 Arizona $75,272 Ohio $75,218 Georgia $74,508 Indiana $74,152 Wyoming $74,083 Utah $73,975

Iowa $73,928 Kansas $73,557 Louisiana $73,449 North Carolina $73,411 Missouri $73,395 Florida $73,094 Montana $72,932 Nebraska $72,777

Kentucky $72,692 South Carolina $72,383 Tennessee $72,190 Idaho $72,113 New Mexico $71,549 Oklahoma $71,425 Alabama $70,970 South Dakota $70,205

Arkansas $69,788 West Virginia $69,564 Mississippi $68,892

Top Paying Cities for Career Services 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:

Lincoln: $77,879
Little Creek: $78,449
Magnolia: $78,336

Lincoln, DE $77,879 Little Creek, DE $78,449 Magnolia, DE $78,336 Milford, DE $78,077 Marydel, DE $78,205 Millsboro, DE $77,552 Millville, DE $77,672 Milton, DE $77,806

Nassau, DE $77,863 Ocean View, DE $77,659 Rehoboth Beach, DE $77,808 Seaford, DE $77,852 Selbyville, DE $77,530 Smyrna, DE $78,503 Viola, DE $78,141 Woodside, DE $78,352

Bear, DE $78,171 Newark, DE $78,141 Claymont, DE $78,301 Delaware City, DE $78,219 Hockessin, DE $78,135 Kirkwood, DE $78,205 Middletown, DE $78,235 Montchanin, DE $78,152

New Castle, DE $78,164 Odessa, DE $78,274 Port Penn, DE $78,326 Rockland, DE $78,160 Saint Georges, DE $78,210 Townsend, DE $78,331 Winterthur, DE $78,169 Lewes, DE $77,836

Wilmington, DE $78,138 Dover, DE $78,449 Dover Afb, DE $78,036 Bethany Beach, DE $77,577 Bethel, DE $77,657 Bridgeville, DE $77,840 Camden Wyoming, DE $78,228 Cheswold, DE $78,423

Clayton, DE $78,426 Dagsboro, DE $77,523 Delmar, DE $77,398 Ellendale, DE $77,633 Felton, DE $78,070 Fenwick Island, DE $77,540 Frankford, DE $77,405 Frederica, DE $78,148

Georgetown, DE $77,493 Greenwood, DE $77,853 Harbeson, DE $77,576 Harrington, DE $77,972 Hartly, DE $78,214 Houston, DE $77,860 Kenton, DE $78,430 Laurel, DE $77,447

Yorklyn, DE $78,158

Career Services Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Career Services Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $80,795. While startup companies pay approximate $69,007.

Career Services Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$69,007
Growth Stage	51~500	$72,813
Established	501~5000	$78,219
Enterprise	5000+	$80,795

Career Services Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Career Services Director roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Government, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Career Services Director positions in Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Career Services Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Career Services Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Government	$86,054	$41.0	10%

Career Services Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Career Services 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.

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$66,635

Average $78,231/year

$92,104

$5,553

Average $6,519/month

$7,675

$1,281

Average $1,504/week

$1,771

$32

Average $38/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,104	$7,675	$1,771	$44
Average	$78,231	$6,519	$1,504	$38
25th Percentile	$66,635	$5,553	$1,281	$32

Career Services Director Salary Growth & Career Path

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