What are the main factors that influence an HRIS Director's salary?

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

How does experience change An HRIS Director's salary?

An HRIS Director's salary grows with experience: an HRIS Supervisor (7+ years)earns $106,761, an HRIS Supervisor, Senior (7+ years)earns $117,098, a HRIS Manager (7+ years)earns $144,940, an HRIS Director (7+ years)earns $156,744, a VP of HRIS (7+ years)earns $224,150,

What are the highest paying states for an HRIS Director?

HRIS Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for HRIS Director roles are District of Columbia $167,388, California $166,753, Massachusetts $164,530. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of HRIS Director roles make?

Salaries for HRIS Director level roles vary by specialization: Director of HRIS: $151,200; HRIS Administrator: $144,123; Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Manager: $139,800; HRIS Manager: $139,796; HRIS Supervisor: $102,972.

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HRIS Director Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an HRIS Director make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an HRIS Director in Rhode Island is $156,744 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $75.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $179,880
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $143,322 to $168,854
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $131,102

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HRIS Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$168,854	$14,071	$3,247	$81
Average	$156,744	$13,062	$3,014	$75
25th Percentile	$143,322	$11,944	$2,756	$69

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Key Factors That Influence HRIS Director Salaries

An HRIS 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.

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
HRIS Supervisor	7+ years	$106,761
HRIS Supervisor, Senior	7+ years	$117,098
HRIS Manager	7+ years	$144,940
HRIS Director	7+ years	$156,744
VP of HRIS	7+ years	$224,150

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

District of Columbia: $167,388.
California: $166,753.
Massachusetts: $164,530.

District of Columbia $167,388 California $166,753 Massachusetts $164,530 Washington $163,926 New Jersey $163,865 Alaska $163,653 Connecticut $161,567 New York $160,721

Hawaii $158,014 Rhode Island $156,744 Maryland $155,883 Minnesota $154,704 Colorado $154,250 Illinois $154,099 Oregon $153,524 Delaware $153,101

New Hampshire $152,835 Virginia $152,239 Pennsylvania $150,501 Nevada $149,624 North Dakota $149,337 Michigan $148,883 Wisconsin $148,717 Vermont $148,384

Texas $147,462 Maine $147,401 Arizona $147,311 Ohio $147,205 Georgia $145,814 Indiana $145,119 Wyoming $144,983 Utah $144,771

Iowa $144,680 Kansas $143,955 Louisiana $143,743 North Carolina $143,667 Missouri $143,637 Florida $143,047 Montana $142,730 Nebraska $142,428

Kentucky $142,261 South Carolina $141,657 Tennessee $141,279 Idaho $141,127 New Mexico $140,024 Oklahoma $139,782 Alabama $138,890 South Dakota $137,393

Arkansas $136,577 West Virginia $136,138 Mississippi $134,823

Top Paying Cities for HRIS 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: $158,704
Albion: $157,363
Ashaway: $158,403

Adamsville, RI $158,704 Albion, RI $157,363 Ashaway, RI $158,403 Barrington, RI $156,949 Block Island, RI $157,822 Bradford, RI $158,308 Bristol, RI $157,553 Carolina, RI $158,046

Charlestown, RI $158,104 Chepachet, RI $157,789 Clayville, RI $157,349 Coventry, RI $157,357 West Greenwich, RI $157,791 East Greenwich, RI $157,251 Exeter, RI $157,747 Fiskeville, RI $156,946

Forestdale, RI $158,155 Foster, RI $157,706 Glendale, RI $158,167 Greene, RI $157,913 Greenville, RI $157,006 Harmony, RI $157,209 Harrisville, RI $158,099 Hope, RI $157,044

Hope Valley, RI $158,264 Hopkinton, RI $158,472 Jamestown, RI $157,943 Kenyon, RI $158,026 Little Compton, RI $158,680 Manville, RI $157,570 Mapleville, RI $157,819 Newport, RI $158,102

Middletown, RI $158,172 North Kingstown, RI $157,522 North Scituate, RI $157,210 Oakland, RI $157,990 Pascoag, RI $158,203 Pawtucket, RI $156,714 Central Falls, RI $156,784 Cumberland, RI $157,674

Lincoln, RI $156,941 Portsmouth, RI $158,085 Prudence Island, RI $157,760 Rockville, RI $158,448 Saunderstown, RI $157,848 Shannock, RI $158,036 Slatersville, RI $158,156 Slocum, RI $157,844

Tiverton, RI $158,566 Wakefield, RI $157,983 Kingston, RI $157,922 Narragansett, RI $158,026 Peace Dale, RI $157,963 Warren, RI $157,354 Warwick, RI $156,915 Westerly, RI $158,441

West Kingston, RI $157,972 West Warwick, RI $157,107 Wood River Junction, RI $158,197 Woonsocket, RI $158,164 North Smithfield, RI $157,804 Wyoming, RI $158,036 Providence, RI $156,669 Cranston, RI $156,690

North Providence, RI $156,708 East Providence, RI $156,679 Riverside, RI $156,729 Rumford, RI $156,707 Smithfield, RI $157,024 Johnston, RI $156,761

HRIS Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an HRIS 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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$143,322

Average $156,744/year

$168,854

$11,944

Average $13,062/month

$14,071

$2,756

Average $3,014/week

$3,247

$69

Average $75/hour

$81

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$168,854	$14,071	$3,247	$81
Average	$156,744	$13,062	$3,014	$75
25th Percentile	$143,322	$11,944	$2,756	$69

HRIS Director Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an HRIS Director, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the VP of HRIS role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $224,150 - a projected growth of 43% over your current level.

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