Director Licensing Salary in the United States

How much does a Director Licensing make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Director Licensing in the United States is $92,348 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,697
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,871 to $99,859
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,243
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Director Licensing Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
Pay
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75th Percentile $99,859 $8,322 $1,920 $48
Average $92,348 $7,696 $1,776 $44
25th Percentile $82,871 $6,906 $1,594 $40
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Key Factors That Influence Director Licensing Salaries

A Director Licensing'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 Licensing Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Director Licensing'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): $88,138
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $88,577
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,601
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $90,771
  • Expert (over 8 years): $92,569
Levels Salary
Entry Level Director Licensing$88,138
Intermediate Level Director Licensing$88,577
Senior Level Director Licensing$89,601
Specialist Level Director Licensing$90,771
Expert Level Director Licensing$92,569
$88,138 0 yr
$88,577 < 2 yrs
$89,601 2-4 yrs
$90,771 5-8 yrs
$92,569 > 8 yrs
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How Do Director Licensing 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 Director Licensings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $102,247.
  • California: $101,859.
  • Massachusetts: $100,502.

Top Paying Cities for Director Licensings

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: $116,478
  • San Francisco: $115,333
  • Oakland: $112,775

What Skills Can Increase a Director Licensing's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 7.3% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • Accounting (Mentioned in 2.22% Job Postings): Creating financial statements and reports based on the summary of financial and business transactions.
  • Financial Analysis (Mentioned in 1.59% Job Postings): Financial statement analysis (or financial analysis) is the process of reviewing and analyzing a company's financial statements to make better economic decisions to earn income in future. These statements include the income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, notes to accounts and a statement of changes in equity (if applicable). Financial statement analysis is a method or process involving specific techniques for evaluating risks, performance, financial health, and future prospects of an organization. It is used by a variety of stakeholders, such as credit and equity investors, the government, the public, and decision-makers within the organization. These stakeholders have different interests and apply a variety of different techniques to meet their needs. For example, equity investors are interested in the long-term earnings power of the organization and perhaps the sustainability and growth of dividend payments. Creditors want to ensure the interest and principal is paid on the organizations debt securities (e.g., bonds) when due.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Presentation 7.3%
Accounting 2.22%
Financial Analysis 1.59%
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 Licensing's salary.
  • Mortgage Lending: Can increase your salary by up to 54%.
  • Intellectual Property Licensing: Can increase your salary by up to 33%.
  • Fintech: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Mortgage Lending
$142,215
54%
Intellectual Property Licensing
$122,822
33%
Fintech
$111,741
21%
Business Planning
$108,970
18%
Budget Management
$107,123
16%
Consulting
$105,276
14%
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How Education impacts a Director Licensing's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Director Licensings enter the field with a Associate'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 Licensing with a Associate's Degree is between $86,930 and $95,805).

Director Licensing Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Director Licensing
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 10.8%
High School 10.8%
Associates 10.8%
Bachelors 51.4%
Masters 21.6%
Doctorate 5.4%
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Director Licensing Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Director Licensing'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 April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Director Licensing

Salaries for a Director Licensing can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $125,504 in 2023 to around $124,905 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Director Licensing salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Director Licensing Over Time

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$125,504
2024
$126,713
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