What are the main factors that influence a Deputy Project Director's salary?

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

How does experience change A Deputy Project Director's salary?

A Deputy Project Director's salary grows with experience: a Project Manager I (0-2 years)earns $77,105, a Project Manager II (2-4 years)earns $96,373, a Deputy Project Director (4-7 years)earns $117,961, a Project Manager IV (7+ years)earns $132,878, a Project Manager V (7-10 years)earns $156,705,

What are the highest paying states for a Deputy Project Director?

Deputy Project Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Deputy Project Director roles are District of Columbia $129,497, California $129,006, Massachusetts $127,286. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Deputy Project Director roles make?

Salaries for Deputy Project Director level roles vary by specialization: Deputy Director of Finance: $209,381; Deputy Pharmacy Director: $203,100; Deputy Finance Director: $199,082; Deputy Communications Director: $178,898; Deputy Director of Nursing: $164,042.

How do different companies affect a Deputy Project Director's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Deputy Project Director roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Deputy Project Director Salary in the United States

How much does a Deputy Project Director make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Deputy Project Director in the United States is $116,959 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $136,004
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $102,530 to $126,928
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $89,393

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Deputy Project Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$126,928	$10,577	$2,441	$61
Average	$116,959	$9,747	$2,249	$56
25th Percentile	$102,530	$8,544	$1,972	$49

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Key Factors That Influence Deputy Project Director Salaries

A Deputy Project 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Deputy Project Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Deputy Project 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): $77,105
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,373
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,961
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,878
Expert (over 8 years): $156,705

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Project M... Level Deputy Project Director	$77,105
Project M... Level Deputy Project Director	$96,373
Deputy Pr... Level Deputy Project Director	$117,961
Project M... Level Deputy Project Director	$132,878
Project M... Level Deputy Project Director	$156,705

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

District of Columbia: $129,497.
California: $129,006.
Massachusetts: $127,286.

District of Columbia $129,497

California $129,006

Massachusetts $127,286

Washington $126,819

New Jersey $126,772

Alaska $126,608

Connecticut $124,994

New York $124,339

Hawaii $122,246

Rhode Island $121,263

Maryland $120,596

Minnesota $119,684

Colorado $119,333

Illinois $119,216

Oregon $118,772

Delaware $118,444

New Hampshire $118,239

Virginia $117,778

Pennsylvania $116,433

Nevada $115,754

North Dakota $115,532

Michigan $115,181

Wisconsin $115,053

Vermont $114,795

Texas $114,082

Maine $114,035

Arizona $113,965

Ohio $113,883

Georgia $112,807

Indiana $112,269

Wyoming $112,164

Utah $112,000

Iowa $111,930

Kansas $111,368

Louisiana $111,205

North Carolina $111,146

Missouri $111,123

Florida $110,667

Montana $110,421

Nebraska $110,187

Kentucky $110,058

South Carolina $109,591

Tennessee $109,298

Idaho $109,181

New Mexico $108,327

Oklahoma $108,140

Alabama $107,450

South Dakota $106,292

Arkansas $105,661

West Virginia $105,322

Mississippi $104,304

Top Paying Cities for Deputy Project 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: $147,520
San Francisco: $145,905
Oakland: $142,830

San Jose, CA $147,520

San Francisco, CA $145,905

Oakland, CA $142,830

New York, NY $134,665

Paramus, NJ $133,028

Queens Village, NY $133,022

Passaic, NJ $132,911

Bergenfield, NJ $132,901

Stamford, CT $132,643

Huntington, NY $132,595

Newark, NJ $131,731

Bridgeport, CT $131,484

Vallejo, CA $131,251

New Brunswick, NJ $131,205

Petaluma, CA $131,134

Middlesex, NJ $130,912

Somerset, NJ $130,830

Santa Cruz, CA $130,678

Boston, MA $129,965

Monterey, CA $129,554

Seattle, WA $129,286

Santa Rosa, CA $129,263

Los Angeles, CA $129,228

Juneau, AK $128,924

Washington, DC $128,795

Orange, CA $128,379

Santa Ana, CA $128,070

Long Beach, CA $127,953

Anaheim, CA $127,930

Anchorage, AK $127,871

Santa Maria, CA $127,520

Everett, WA $127,497

Danbury, CT $127,085

Bremerton, WA $126,924

Tacoma, WA $126,503

New Suffolk, NY $126,501

Sacramento, CA $126,468

Santa Barbara, CA $126,339

Trenton, NJ $126,210

San Diego, CA $126,210

Brockton, MA $126,082

Fairbanks, AK $125,795

Lompoc, CA $125,497

Lowell, MA $125,402

Ventura, CA $125,380

Nashua, NH $125,357

Stockton, CA $125,345

Modesto, CA $124,491

Poughkeepsie, NY $124,234

Olympia, WA $124,012

Kennewick, WA $124,012

New Haven, CT $123,965

Lawrence, MA $123,544

Hartford, CT $123,427

Riverside, CA $123,403

New Bedford, MA $123,286

Richland, WA $123,286

Bakersfield, CA $123,123

San Bernardino, CA $123,076

New Britain, CT $123,064

Atlantic City, NJ $123,064

New London, CT $123,017

Norwich, CT $122,982

Portsmouth, NH $122,959

Boulder, CO $122,711

Portland, OR $122,550

Worcester, MA $122,538

Minneapolis, MN $122,175

Philadelphia, PA $122,012

Honolulu, HI $121,626

Saint Paul, MN $121,570

Vineland, NJ $121,544

Providence, RI $121,205

Chicago, IL $120,865

Bellingham, WA $120,725

Springfield, MA $120,632

Baltimore, MD $120,596

Chico, CA $120,304

Pittsfield, MA $119,988

Manchester, NH $119,766

Spokane, WA $119,251

Denver, CO $119,240

Albany, NY $118,690

Troy, NY $118,643

Nassau, NY $118,518

Schenectady, NY $118,398

Wilmington, DE $118,304

Burlington, VT $118,140

Salem, OR $118,094

Portland, ME $117,731

Yakima, WA $117,614

Rochester, MN $117,251

Reno, NV $117,193

Fresno, CA $117,193

Milwaukee, WI $117,088

Detroit, MI $116,971

Ann Arbor, MI $116,951

Allentown, PA $116,936

Colorado Springs, CO $116,737

Syracuse, NY $116,678

Carson City, NV $116,678

Houston, TX $116,515

Eugene, OR $116,456

Gary, IN $116,316

Springfield, OR $116,222

Bismarck, ND $116,199

Galveston, TX $116,117

Medford, OR $115,941

Fort Collins, CO $115,895

Concord, NH $115,836

Austin, TX $115,801

Mesa, AZ $115,555

Reading, PA $115,544

Phoenix, AZ $115,532

Dallas, TX $115,497

Saint Cloud, MN $115,385

Madison, WI $115,228

Utica, NY $114,912

Rochester, NY $114,725

Des Moines, IA $114,713

Raleigh, NC $114,702

Atlanta, GA $114,526

Battle Creek, MI $114,491

Salt Lake City, UT $114,456

Lancaster, PA $114,281

Harrisburg, PA $114,117

Kansas City, MO $114,000

Champaign, IL $113,977

Kansas City, KS $113,977

Fort Worth, TX $113,965

Columbus, OH $113,945

Boca Raton, FL $113,918

Pittsburgh, PA $113,871

Richmond, VA $113,824

Indianapolis, IN $113,801

Cleveland, OH $113,789

Las Vegas, NV $113,649

Cincinnati, OH $113,649

Petersburg, VA $113,474

Huntsville, AL $113,298

Lansing, MI $113,220

Lebanon, PA $113,205

Pueblo, CO $113,193

Appleton, WI $113,158

Buffalo, NY $113,111

Dayton, OH $113,076

Racine, WI $113,053

Charlotte, NC $113,041

Saint Louis, MO $113,006

York, PA $112,936

Elkhart, IN $112,936

Gastonia, NC $112,913

Billings, MT $112,885

Beaumont, TX $112,854

Lorain, OH $112,830

Benton Harbor, MI $112,807

Toledo, OH $112,784

Binghamton, NY $112,725

Rock Hill, SC $112,713

Rockford, IL $112,655

Springfield, IL $112,608

Elyria, OH $112,596

Fargo, ND $112,596

Flagstaff, AZ $112,515

Fort Lauderdale, FL $112,444

Duluth, MN $112,374

Miami, FL $112,374

Cheyenne, WY $112,292

Grand Forks, ND $112,292

Bangor, ME $112,035

Cedar Rapids, IA $111,906

Durham, NC $111,857

Louisville, KY $111,848

Grand Rapids, MI $111,824

Hialeah, FL $111,813

Casper, WY $111,649

Scranton, PA $111,509

New Orleans, LA $111,474

Virginia Beach, VA $111,462

Akron, OH $111,403

Peoria, IL $111,251

Sarasota, FL $111,228

Nashville, TN $111,146

Omaha, NE $111,146

Green Bay, WI $111,146

Baton Rouge, LA $111,088

Charleston, SC $111,064

Jamestown, NY $111,006

Davenport, IA $111,006

Tucson, AZ $110,947

Saint Petersburg, FL $110,877

Tampa, FL $110,854

Evansville, IN $110,784

Port Arthur, TX $110,784

Bradenton, FL $110,737

Santa Fe, NM $110,526

Orlando, FL $110,316

Clearwater, FL $110,281

Canton, OH $110,035

La Crosse, WI $110,035

Albuquerque, NM $109,965

Newport News, VA $109,953

High Point, NC $109,918

Ogden, UT $109,871

Corpus Christi, TX $109,778

Norfolk, VA $109,708

Laramie, WY $109,708

Rock Island, IL $109,637

Saginaw, MI $109,614

Jacksonville, FL $109,602

Salisbury, NC $109,579

Boise, ID $109,555

Moline, IL $109,497

Fort Myers, FL $109,462

Memphis, TN $109,439

Tulsa, OK $109,380

Waterloo, IA $109,310

Spartanburg, SC $109,193

Lincoln, NE $109,134

Fort Wayne, IN $109,111

Provo, UT $109,099

Cedar Falls, IA $108,959

San Antonio, TX $108,912

Greensboro, NC $108,865

South Bend, IN $108,854

Savannah, GA $108,725

Muskegon, MI $108,678

Birmingham, AL $108,667

Winston Salem, NC $108,609

Lake Charles, LA $108,327

Anderson, IN $108,304

Lexington, KY $108,269

Augusta, GA $108,234

Greenville, SC $108,234

Lima, OH $108,140

Wichita, KS $108,129

Tuscaloosa, AL $108,129

Columbia, SC $108,023

Springfield, OH $108,000

Asheville, NC $107,813

Bloomington, IN $107,731

Knoxville, TN $107,310

Shreveport, LA $107,298

Wilmington, NC $107,146

Roanoke, VA $107,146

Topeka, KS $106,936

Frankfort, KY $106,923

Oklahoma City, OK $106,842

Chillicothe, OH $106,795

Longview, TX $106,784

Melbourne, FL $106,772

Sioux Falls, SD $106,585

Mobile, AL $106,573

Terre Haute, IN $106,526

Altoona, PA $106,456

Amarillo, TX $106,374

Killeen, TX $106,339

Fayetteville, AR $106,246

Chattanooga, TN $106,210

Sioux City, IA $106,105

Idaho Falls, ID $106,082

Lynchburg, VA $105,988

Gainesville, FL $105,836

Portsmouth, OH $105,778

Little Rock, AR $105,754

Lafayette, LA $105,708

Youngstown, OH $105,708

Daytona Beach, FL $105,637

Clarksville, TN $105,626

Pensacola, FL $105,614

Temple, TX $105,606

Hopkinsville, KY $105,263

Erie, PA $105,240

Florence, SC $105,193

Charleston, WV $105,006

Great Falls, MT $104,947

Macon, GA $104,784

Tallahassee, FL $104,772

Fayetteville, NC $104,748

Waco, TX $104,725

Helena, MT $104,643

Pine Bluff, AR $104,599

Vincennes, IN $104,456

Lubbock, TX $104,409

Alamogordo, NM $104,339

Twin Falls, ID $104,234

Rapid City, SD $104,199

Jackson, MS $103,988

Huntington, WV $103,980

Greenville, MS $103,977

Parkersburg, WV $103,857

Montgomery, AL $103,836

Wichita Falls, TX $103,719

Springfield, MO $103,719

Biloxi, MS $103,661

Monroe, LA $103,544

Johnstown, PA $103,462

Sumter, SC $103,415

Columbus, GA $103,403

Pascagoula, MS $103,181

Abilene, TX $103,181

Kingsport, TN $102,877

Albany, GA $102,877

Gulfport, MS $102,842

Alexandria, LA $102,456

Fort Smith, AR $102,164

El Paso, TX $101,848

Las Cruces, NM $101,322

Harlingen, TX $101,025

Pocatello, ID $101,006

Florence, AL $100,854

Brownsville, TX $100,830

Mcallen, TX $100,585

Dothan, AL $100,421

Columbus, MS $99,726

Altus, OK $99,181

Lawton, OK $98,959

Pierre, SD $98,538

What Skills Can Increase a Deputy Project Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Project Management (Mentioned in 20.54% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
PowerPoint (Mentioned in 1.27% 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.
Quality Control (Mentioned in 1.01% Job Postings): Developing and implementing a set of procedures intended to maintain the quality of a product and reduce any risks or errors.

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Project Management	20.54%
PowerPoint	1.27%
Quality Control	1.01%

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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 Deputy Project Director's salary.

Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Scrum: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Project Delivery: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Agile	$122,807	5%
Scrum	$122,807	5%
Project Delivery	$121,637	4%
Program Management	$121,637	4%
Risk Management	$120,468	3%
Change Management	$120,468	3%

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How Education impacts a Deputy Project Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Deputy Project Directors 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 Deputy Project Director with a Associate's Degree is between $108,444 and $115,598).

Deputy Project Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Deputy Project Director

No Diploma 0.2%

High School 5.7%

Associates 4.1%

Bachelors 42.2%

Masters 44.4%

Doctorate 3.4%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.2%
High School	5.7%
Associates	4.1%
Bachelors	42.2%
Masters	44.4%
Doctorate	3.4%

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Deputy Project Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Deputy Project 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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$102,530

Average $116,959/year

$126,928

$8,544

Average $9,747/month

$10,577

$1,972

Average $2,249/week

$2,441

$49

Average $56/hour

$61

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$126,928	$10,577	$2,441	$61
Average	$116,959	$9,747	$2,249	$56
25th Percentile	$102,530	$8,544	$1,972	$49

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Salary Trends for Deputy Project Director

Salaries for a Deputy Project Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $104,534 in 2023 to around $103,631 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Deputy Project Director salary trends, .

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