Consumer Credit Director Salary in the United States

How much does a Consumer Credit Director make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Consumer Credit Director in the United States is $201,897 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $97.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $246,808
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $180,127 to $225,405
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $160,307
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Consumer Credit Director Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $225,405 $18,784 $4,335 $108
Average $201,897 $16,825 $3,883 $97
25th Percentile $180,127 $15,011 $3,464 $87
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Key Factors That Influence Consumer Credit Director Salaries

A Consumer Credit 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Consumer Credit Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Consumer Credit 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): $188,575
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $190,525
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $193,124
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $197,023
  • Expert (over 8 years): $201,897
Levels Salary
Entry Level Consumer Credit Director$188,575
Intermediate Level Consumer Credit Director$190,525
Senior Level Consumer Credit Director$193,124
Specialist Level Consumer Credit Director$197,023
Expert Level Consumer Credit Director$201,897
$188,575 0 yr
$190,525 < 2 yrs
$193,124 2-4 yrs
$197,023 5-8 yrs
$201,897 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Consumer Credit 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:

  • San Jose: $254,653
  • San Francisco: $252,149
  • Oakland: $246,557

What Skills Can Increase a Consumer Credit Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Risk Management (Mentioned in 18.99% Job Postings): Risk management is the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of risks (defined in ISO 31000 as the effect of uncertainty on objectives) followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities. Risks can come from various sources including uncertainty in financial markets, threats from project failures (at any phase in design, development, production, or sustainment life-cycles), legal liabilities, credit risk, accidents, natural causes and disasters, deliberate attack from an adversary, or events of uncertain or unpredictable root-cause. There are two types of events i.e. negative events can be classified as risks while positive events are classified as opportunities. Several risk management standards have been developed including the Project Management Institute, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, actuarial societies, and ISO standards. Methods, definitions and goals vary widely according to whether the risk management method is in the context of project management, security, engineering, industrial processes, financial portfolios, actuarial assessments, or public health and safety.
  • Line Management (Mentioned in 2.53% Job Postings): Line management refers to the management of employees who are directly involved in the production or delivery of products, goods and/or services
  • Audit Management (Mentioned in 1.27% Job Postings): Audit management is responsible for ensuring that board-approved audit directives are implemented. Audit management helps simplify and well-organise the work flow and collaboration process of compiling audits. Most audit teams heavily rely on email and shared drive for sharing information between each other. Typically task such as submitting client request, sender reminder and following up on findings are all done from using broad tools. Investing in the right software could help save time, reduce errors and save on resources. Audit management oversees the internal/external audit staff, establishes audit programs, and hires and trains the appropriate audit personnel. The staff should have the necessary skills and expertise to identify inherent risks of the business and assess the overall effectiveness of controls in place relating to the company's internal controls.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Risk Management 18.99%
Line Management 2.53%
Audit Management 1.27%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Consumer Credit Director's salary.
  • Information Security: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Account Management: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Information Security
$234,201
16%
Regulatory Compliance
$230,163
14%
Account Management
$220,068
9%
Integrity
$216,030
7%
Leadership
$211,992
5%
Coaching
$211,992
5%
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How Education impacts a Consumer Credit Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Consumer Credit Directors enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Consumer Credit Director with a Bachelor's Degree is between $203,182 and $236,452).

Consumer Credit Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Consumer Credit Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 32.4%
High School 32.4%
Associates 8.1%
Bachelors 45.9%
Masters 13.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Consumer Credit Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Consumer Credit 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Consumer Credit Director

Salaries for a Consumer Credit Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $160,614 in 2023 to around $161,590 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Consumer Credit Director salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Consumer Credit Director Over Time

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$162,873
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FAQ about Consumer Credit Director

1. Where can a Consumer Credit Director earn the most?

A Consumer Credit Director's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Consumer Credit Director earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Consumer Credit Director is $254,653.

2. What is the highest pay for Consumer Credit Director?

The highest pay for Consumer Credit Director is $246,808.

3. What is the lowest pay for Consumer Credit Director?

The lowest pay for Consumer Credit Director is $160,307.

4. What are the responsibilities of Consumer Credit Director?

Plans and directs all aspects of an organization's consumer credit activities. Manages and leads the consumer credit underwriting function for a central processing unit. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.

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