Director of IT Salary in San Diego, California

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How much does a Director of IT make in San Diego, CA? The average Director of IT salary in San Diego, CA is $227,458 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $206,487 and $252,527. 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. 

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IT Director with Security Clearance
Visionist - COLUMBIA , MD
Description Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is required. Visionist is seeking an experienced IT Director to join our team. In this role, you
- 1 day ago
IT Director - La Plata, MD with Security Clearance
FGS, LLC - LA PLATA , MD
Requires US Citizenship Employment Term and Type: Exempt, Full Time Required Security Clearance: Public Trust (or None to start, but must meet the eligibility r
- 1 day ago
Director of IT Services with Security Clearance
CGI - BALTIMORE , MD
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Director IT Build with Security Clearance
Sierra Nevada Corporation - LONE TREE , CO
The Director of IT Build is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the end-to-end application development lifecycle, including design, developme
- 1 day ago
Director of IT Business Development (SLED) with Security Clearance
CGI - LOS ANGELES , CA
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Director, Business Development - Intel IT with Security Clearance
Leidos - COLUMBIA , MD
R-00153797 Description The Director, Business Development for Intel IT is charged with identifying, developing, and qualifying information technology (IT) and d
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About San Diego, California    According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Cany....More

San Diego, California  area prices were up 2.6% from a year ago

Director of IT Salary in popular cities: Los Angeles, San Jose, San Francisco

Skills associated with Director of IT: Maintenance

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