Hourly Wage for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Director Salary in the United States

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Director Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Director?

As of April 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Director in the United States is $60. While Salary.com is seeing that Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Director salary in the US can go up to $70 or down to $49, but most earn between $54 and $65. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Director in the United States.

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Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Director Salary $49 US April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Director Salary $54 US April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Director Salary $60 US April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Director Salary $65 US April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Director Salary $70 US April 01, 2026
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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Director in the United States. The average hourly rate for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Director ranges from $54 to $65 with the average hourly pay of $60. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $59 to $77 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $67.

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