Business Intelligence Architecture Director Salary in the United States

How much does a Business Intelligence Architecture Director make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Business Intelligence Architecture Director in the United States is $178,596 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $86.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $193,050
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $166,831 to $186,162
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $156,120
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Business Intelligence Architecture Director Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $186,162 $15,514 $3,580 $90
Average $178,596 $14,883 $3,435 $86
25th Percentile $166,831 $13,903 $3,208 $80
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Key Factors That Influence Business Intelligence Architecture Director Salaries

A Business Intelligence Architecture 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 Business Intelligence Architecture Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Business Intelligence Architecture 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): $118,302
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $137,190
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $178,040
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $211,058
  • Expert (over 8 years): $254,544
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Business ... Level Business Intelligence Architecture Director$118,302
Business ... Level Business Intelligence Architecture Director$137,190
Business ... Level Business Intelligence Architecture Director$178,040
Business ... Level Business Intelligence Architecture Director$211,058
VP of Bus... Level Business Intelligence Architecture Director$254,544
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$178,040 2-4 yrs
$211,058 5-8 yrs
$254,544 > 8 yrs
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How Do Business Intelligence Architecture 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 Business Intelligence Architecture Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $197,741.
  • California: $196,991.
  • Massachusetts: $194,366.

Top Paying Cities for Business Intelligence Architecture 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:

  • San Jose: $225,263
  • San Francisco: $223,049
  • Oakland: $218,101

What Skills Can Increase a Business Intelligence Architecture Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Insight (Mentioned in 4.37% Job Postings): Insight is the understanding cause and effect based on the identification of relationships and behaviors within a model, context, or scenario.
  • Oracle (Mentioned in 2.59% Job Postings): Applying Oracle to manage data and information applications effectively.
  • Marketing Communications (Mentioned in 1.09% Job Postings): Marketing communications (MC, marcom(s), marcomm(s)) uses different marketing channels and tools in combination: Marketing communication channels focus on any way a business communicates a message to its desired market, or the market in general. A marketing communication tool can be anything from: advertising, personal selling, direct marketing, sponsorship, communication, and promotion to public relations. MC are made up of the marketing mix which is made up of 4P's: Price, Promotion, Place and Product, for a business selling goods, and made up of 7P's: Price, Promotion, Place, Product, People, Physical evidence and Process, for a service based business.
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Insight 4.37%
Oracle 2.59%
Marketing Communications 1.09%
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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 Business Intelligence Architecture Director's salary.
  • Business Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Installation: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Storytelling: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Insight
 $191,098
7%
Installation
 $187,526
5%
Storytelling
 $187,526
5%
Troubleshooting
 $187,526
5%
Production Support
 $187,526
5%
Partnering
 $185,740
4%
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Business Intelligence Architecture Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Business Intelligence Architecture 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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75th Percentile $186,162 $15,514 $3,580 $90
Average $178,596 $14,883 $3,435 $86
25th Percentile $166,831 $13,903 $3,208 $80

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Salary Trends for Business Intelligence Architecture Director

Salaries for a Business Intelligence Architecture Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $159,757 in 2023 to around $153,463 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Business Intelligence Architecture Director salary trends, .

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