Director, Learning & Development Salary in the United States

How much does a Director, Learning & Development make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Director, Learning & Development in the United States is $141,070 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $68.

However, a Director, Learning & Development's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $184,825
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $123,892 to $163,973
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $108,252
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Director, Learning & Development Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $163,973 $13,664 $3,153 $79
Average $141,070 $11,756 $2,713 $68
25th Percentile $123,892 $10,324 $2,383 $60
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Key Factors That Influence Director, Learning & Development Salaries

A Director, Learning & Development'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 Director, Learning & Development Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Director, Learning & Development'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): $128,972
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $130,496
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $133,798
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,608
  • Expert (over 8 years): $145,111
Levels Salary
Entry Level Director, Learning & Development$128,972
Intermediate Level Director, Learning & Development$130,496
Senior Level Director, Learning & Development$133,798
Specialist Level Director, Learning & Development$137,608
Expert Level Director, Learning & Development$145,111
$128,972 0 yr
$130,496 < 2 yrs
$133,798 2-4 yrs
$137,608 5-8 yrs
$145,111 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Director, Learning & Developments

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: $177,932
  • San Francisco: $176,182
  • Oakland: $172,275

What Skills Can Increase a Director, Learning & Development's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 9.3% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Data Input (Mentioned in 4.65% Job Postings): Data input are information's that is provided to a computer or a software program. Input means to provide the program with some data to be used in it.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 4.65% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
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Leadership 9.3%
Data Input 4.65%
PowerPoint 4.65%
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 Director, Learning & Development's salary.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Empathy: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Management Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Insight
 $157,998
12%
Empathy
 $157,998
12%
Management Skills
 $156,588
11%
Hard Working
 $153,766
9%
Curriculum Development
 $153,766
9%
Team Operations
 $148,124
5%
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How Education impacts a Director, Learning & Development's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Director, Learning & Developments 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 Director, Learning & Development with a Bachelor's Degree is between $145,696 and $161,517).

Director, Learning & Development Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Director, Learning & Development
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 16.0%
High School 28.0%
Associates 56.0%
Bachelors 16.0%
Masters 28.0%
Doctorate 56.0%
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Director, Learning & Development Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Director, Learning & Development'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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$123,892
Average $141,070/year
$163,973
$10,324
Average $11,756/month
$13,664
$2,383
Average $2,713/week
$3,153
$60
Average $68/hour
$79
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $163,973 $13,664 $3,153 $79
Average $141,070 $11,756 $2,713 $68
25th Percentile $123,892 $10,324 $2,383 $60

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Salary Trends for Director, Learning & Development

Salaries for a Director, Learning & Development can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $121,689 in 2023 to around $120,139 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Director, Learning & Development salary trends, .

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