Director Of Brand Marketing Salary in the United States

How much does a Director Of Brand Marketing make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Director Of Brand Marketing in the United States is $195,896 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $94.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $221,208
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $179,147 to $209,145
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $163,898
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Director Of Brand Marketing Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $209,145 $17,429 $4,022 $101
Average $195,896 $16,325 $3,767 $94
25th Percentile $179,147 $14,929 $3,445 $86
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Key Factors That Influence Director Of Brand Marketing Salaries

A Director Of Brand Marketing'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 Of Brand Marketing Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Director Of Brand Marketing'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): $187,522
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $188,917
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $190,778
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $193,105
  • Expert (over 8 years): $195,431
Levels Salary
Entry Level Director Of Brand Marketing$187,522
Intermediate Level Director Of Brand Marketing$188,917
Senior Level Director Of Brand Marketing$190,778
Specialist Level Director Of Brand Marketing$193,105
Expert Level Director Of Brand Marketing$195,431
$187,522 0 yr
$188,917 < 2 yrs
$190,778 2-4 yrs
$193,105 5-8 yrs
$195,431 > 8 yrs
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How Do Director Of Brand Marketing 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 Of Brand Marketings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $216,896.
  • California: $216,073.
  • Massachusetts: $213,194.

Top Paying Cities for Director Of Brand Marketings

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: $247,084
  • San Francisco: $244,655
  • Oakland: $239,228

What Skills Can Increase a Director Of Brand Marketing's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 9.09% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Business Development (Mentioned in 2.09% Job Postings): Business development entails tasks and processes to develop and implement growth opportunities within and between organizations. It is a subset of the fields of business, commerce and organizational theory. Business development is the creation of long-term value for an organization from customers, markets, and relationships. Business development can be taken to mean any activity by either a small or large organization, non-profit or for-profit enterprise which serves the purpose of ‘developing’ the business in some way. In addition, business development activities can be done internally or externally by a business development consultant. External business development can be facilitated through Planning Systems, which are put in place by governments to help small businesses. In addition, reputation building has also proven to help facilitate business development.
  • Marketing Strategy (Mentioned in 1.41% Job Postings): Marketing strategy is a long-term, forward-looking approach to planning with the fundamental goal of achieving a sustainable competitive advantage. Strategic planning involves an analysis of the company's strategic initial situation prior to the formulation, evaluation and selection of market-oriented competitive position that contributes to the company's goals and marketing objectives. Strategic marketing, as a distinct field of study emerged in the 1970s, and built on strategic management that preceded it. Marketing strategy highlights the role of marketing as a link between the organization and its customers.
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Leadership 9.09%
Business Development 2.09%
Marketing Strategy 1.41%
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 Of Brand Marketing's salary.
  • Product Marketing: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • B2B: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Product Marketing
 $205,691
5%
B2B
 $203,732
4%
Innovation
 $203,732
4%
Insight
 $203,732
4%
Alignment
 $203,732
4%
Marketing Strategy
 $201,773
3%
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How Education impacts a Director Of Brand Marketing's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Director Of Brand Marketings 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 Of Brand Marketing with a Bachelor's Degree is between $183,276 and $195,323).

Director Of Brand Marketing Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Director Of Brand Marketing
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 3.3%
Associates 2.9%
Bachelors 48.4%
Masters 43.7%
Doctorate 1.4%
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Director Of Brand Marketing Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Director Of Brand Marketing'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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Average $195,896/year
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Average $94/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $209,145 $17,429 $4,022 $101
Average $195,896 $16,325 $3,767 $94
25th Percentile $179,147 $14,929 $3,445 $86

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Salary Trends for Director Of Brand Marketing

Salaries for a Director Of Brand Marketing can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $181,803 in 2023 to around $178,283 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Director Of Brand Marketing salary trends, .

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