What are the main factors that influence a Foreign Studies Director's salary?

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

How does experience change A Foreign Studies Director's salary?

A Foreign Studies Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $76,605 for beginners, reaching about $79,585 at mid-level, and approach $85,332 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Foreign Studies Director?

Foreign Studies Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Foreign Studies Director roles are District of Columbia $91,126, California $90,780, Massachusetts $89,570. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Foreign Studies Director roles make?

Salaries for Foreign Studies Director level roles vary by specialization: Director Of Studies: $176,701; Director Of Graduate Studies: $132,057; College Professor - Foreign Languages: $108,000; University Professor - Foreign Languages: $107,990; Professor - Foreign Languages: $107,985.

Foreign Studies Director Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Foreign Studies Director make in Rhode Island?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Foreign Studies Director in Rhode Island is $85,332 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $118,753
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,071 to $102,826
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,087

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Foreign Studies Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,826	$8,569	$1,977	$49
Average	$85,332	$7,111	$1,641	$41
25th Percentile	$71,071	$5,923	$1,367	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Foreign Studies Director Salaries

A Foreign Studies 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 Foreign Studies Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Foreign Studies 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): $76,605
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,882
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $79,585
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $82,139
Expert (over 8 years): $85,332

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Foreign Studies Director	$76,605
Intermediate Level Foreign Studies Director	$77,882
Senior Level Foreign Studies Director	$79,585
Specialist Level Foreign Studies Director	$82,139
Expert Level Foreign Studies Director	$85,332

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

District of Columbia: $91,126.
California: $90,780.
Massachusetts: $89,570.

District of Columbia $91,126 California $90,780 Massachusetts $89,570 Washington $89,241 New Jersey $89,208 Alaska $89,093 Connecticut $87,957 New York $87,496

Hawaii $86,023 Rhode Island $85,332 Maryland $84,863 Minnesota $84,221 Colorado $83,974 Illinois $83,891 Oregon $83,579 Delaware $83,348

New Hampshire $83,203 Virginia $82,879 Pennsylvania $81,933 Nevada $81,455 North Dakota $81,299 Michigan $81,052 Wisconsin $80,961 Vermont $80,780

Texas $80,278 Maine $80,245 Arizona $80,196 Ohio $80,138 Georgia $79,381 Indiana $79,003 Wyoming $78,929 Utah $78,813

Iowa $78,764 Kansas $78,369 Louisiana $78,254 North Carolina $78,213 Missouri $78,196 Florida $77,875 Montana $77,702 Nebraska $77,538

Kentucky $77,447 South Carolina $77,118 Tennessee $76,912 Idaho $76,830 New Mexico $76,229 Oklahoma $76,097 Alabama $75,612 South Dakota $74,797

Arkansas $74,353 West Virginia $74,114 Mississippi $73,398

Top Paying Cities for Foreign Studies 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:

Adamsville: $86,398
Albion: $85,668
Ashaway: $86,235

Adamsville, RI $86,398 Albion, RI $85,668 Ashaway, RI $86,235 Barrington, RI $85,443 Block Island, RI $85,919 Bradford, RI $86,183 Bristol, RI $85,772 Carolina, RI $86,040

Charlestown, RI $86,072 Chepachet, RI $85,900 Clayville, RI $85,661 Coventry, RI $85,665 West Greenwich, RI $85,901 East Greenwich, RI $85,607 Exeter, RI $85,877 Fiskeville, RI $85,441

Forestdale, RI $86,100 Foster, RI $85,855 Glendale, RI $86,106 Greene, RI $85,968 Greenville, RI $85,474 Harmony, RI $85,584 Harrisville, RI $86,069 Hope, RI $85,495

Hope Valley, RI $86,159 Hopkinton, RI $86,272 Jamestown, RI $85,984 Kenyon, RI $86,030 Little Compton, RI $86,385 Manville, RI $85,781 Mapleville, RI $85,917 Newport, RI $86,071

Middletown, RI $86,109 North Kingstown, RI $85,755 North Scituate, RI $85,585 Oakland, RI $86,010 Pascoag, RI $86,126 Pawtucket, RI $85,315 Central Falls, RI $85,353 Cumberland, RI $85,838

Lincoln, RI $85,439 Portsmouth, RI $86,062 Prudence Island, RI $85,885 Rockville, RI $86,259 Saunderstown, RI $85,933 Shannock, RI $86,035 Slatersville, RI $86,100 Slocum, RI $85,930

Tiverton, RI $86,324 Wakefield, RI $86,006 Kingston, RI $85,973 Narragansett, RI $86,030 Peace Dale, RI $85,995 Warren, RI $85,663 Warwick, RI $85,425 Westerly, RI $86,255

West Kingston, RI $86,000 West Warwick, RI $85,529 Wood River Junction, RI $86,123 Woonsocket, RI $86,105 North Smithfield, RI $85,909 Wyoming, RI $86,035 Providence, RI $85,291 Cranston, RI $85,302

North Providence, RI $85,312 East Providence, RI $85,296 Riverside, RI $85,324 Rumford, RI $85,311 Smithfield, RI $85,484 Johnston, RI $85,341

Foreign Studies Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Foreign Studies 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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$71,071

Average $85,332/year

$102,826

$5,923

Average $7,111/month

$8,569

$1,367

Average $1,641/week

$1,977

$34

Average $41/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,826	$8,569	$1,977	$49
Average	$85,332	$7,111	$1,641	$41
25th Percentile	$71,071	$5,923	$1,367	$34

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