How much does a Data Center Director make in Salinas, CA? The average Data Center Director salary in Salinas, CA is $207,947 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $185,595 and $236,495. 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. 

Data Center Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Data Center Director Salary $165,244 Salinas,CA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Data Center Director Salary $185,595 Salinas,CA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Data Center Director Salary $207,947 Salinas,CA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Data Center Director Salary $236,495 Salinas,CA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Data Center Director Salary $262,485 Salinas,CA April 24, 2024
25% $185,595 10% $165,244 90% $262,485 75% $236,495 $207,947 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Innovation: The ability and process of implementing new ideas and initiatives to improve organizational performance.

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Python: Applying the concepts and algorithms of Python to design, develop and maintain software applications to comply with business requirements.

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Machine Learning: Using mathematical models, data, and algorithms to help a computer learn without direct instruction.

Innovation 7.71%
Python 1.47%
Machine Learning 2.39%
Others 88.43%

Job Description for Data Center Director

Data Center Director directs and optimizes all operations of a data center facility to ensure data performance, availability, and security. Designs operating procedures and policies for installing, configuring, and maintaining servers, networks, and storage systems within a data center to maximize operational efficiency. Being a Data Center Director monitors environmental conditions to ensure optimal temperature, humidity, and power supply to prevent downtime and protect hardware from damage. Ensures timely, accurate, and consistent technical infrastructure service and presentation to internal and external clients. Additionally, Data Center Director coordinates with outside teams to identify and implement new systems to support existing and future business needs. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Data Center Director 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. To be a Data Center Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Data Center Director salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Data Center Director, the highest Data Center Director salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Data Center Director salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Data Center Director salary is in Miami, FL, where the Data Center Director salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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About Salinas, California    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.2 square miles (60 km2), 99.84% of it land and 0.16% of it water. Prior ....More

Salinas, California  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Salinas, California

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