What are the main factors that influence an Athletic Director's salary?

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

How does experience change An Athletic Director's salary?

An Athletic Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $111,321 for beginners, reaching about $115,984 at mid-level, and approach $123,917 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Athletic Director?

Athletic Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Athletic Director roles are District of Columbia $132,680, California $132,177, Massachusetts $130,415. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Athletic Director roles make?

Salaries for Athletic Director level roles vary by specialization: School Athletic Director: $153,353; Associate Athletic Director: $119,630; Assistant Athletic Director: $114,285; Senior Associate Athletic Director: $99,261; Assistant Director of Athletic Operations: $90,760.

Athletic Director Salary in Delaware

How much does an Athletic Director make in Delaware?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Athletic Director in Delaware is $121,356 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $149,090
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,408 to $135,873
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $77,515

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Athletic Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$135,873	$11,323	$2,613	$65
Average	$121,356	$10,113	$2,334	$58
25th Percentile	$98,408	$8,201	$1,892	$47

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Key Factors That Influence Athletic Director Salaries

An Athletic 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 Athletic Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Athletic 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): $111,321
Early Career (1-2 years): $112,397
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,984
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $120,288
Expert (over 8 years): $123,917

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Athletic Director	$111,321
Intermediate Level Athletic Director	$112,397
Senior Level Athletic Director	$115,984
Specialist Level Athletic Director	$120,288
Expert Level Athletic Director	$123,917

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

District of Columbia: $132,680.
California: $132,177.
Massachusetts: $130,415.

District of Columbia $132,680 California $132,177 Massachusetts $130,415 Washington $129,936 New Jersey $129,888 Alaska $129,720 Connecticut $128,067 New York $127,396

Hawaii $125,250 Rhode Island $124,244 Maryland $123,561 Minnesota $122,626 Colorado $122,267 Illinois $122,147 Oregon $121,691 Delaware $121,356

New Hampshire $121,145 Virginia $120,673 Pennsylvania $119,295 Nevada $118,600 North Dakota $118,372 Michigan $118,013 Wisconsin $117,881 Vermont $117,617

Texas $116,886 Maine $116,838 Arizona $116,766 Ohio $116,682 Georgia $115,580 Indiana $115,029 Wyoming $114,921 Utah $114,753

Iowa $114,681 Kansas $114,106 Louisiana $113,938 North Carolina $113,878 Missouri $113,854 Florida $113,387 Montana $113,135 Nebraska $112,896

Kentucky $112,764 South Carolina $112,284 Tennessee $111,985 Idaho $111,865 New Mexico $110,990 Oklahoma $110,799 Alabama $110,091 South Dakota $108,905

Arkansas $108,258 West Virginia $107,911 Mississippi $106,868

Top Paying Cities for Athletic 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:

Lincoln: $125,598
Little Creek: $124,436
Magnolia: $124,951

Lincoln, DE $125,598 Little Creek, DE $124,436 Magnolia, DE $124,951 Milford, DE $125,598 Marydel, DE $123,968 Millsboro, DE $125,598 Millville, DE $126,437 Milton, DE $125,598

Nassau, DE $125,598 Ocean View, DE $126,437 Rehoboth Beach, DE $126,437 Seaford, DE $124,280 Selbyville, DE $126,437 Smyrna, DE $123,824 Viola, DE $124,951 Woodside, DE $124,591

Bear, DE $122,914 Newark, DE $122,962 Claymont, DE $123,058 Delaware City, DE $122,962 Hockessin, DE $123,058 Kirkwood, DE $122,962 Middletown, DE $123,573 Montchanin, DE $123,058

New Castle, DE $123,058 Odessa, DE $123,741 Port Penn, DE $122,626 Rockland, DE $123,058 Saint Georges, DE $122,962 Townsend, DE $123,561 Winterthur, DE $123,058 Lewes, DE $125,598

Wilmington, DE $123,058 Dover, DE $124,376 Dover Afb, DE $124,663 Bethany Beach, DE $126,437 Bethel, DE $124,280 Bridgeville, DE $125,598 Camden Wyoming, DE $124,508 Cheswold, DE $124,088

Clayton, DE $123,777 Dagsboro, DE $126,437 Delmar, DE $124,280 Ellendale, DE $125,598 Felton, DE $125,598 Fenwick Island, DE $126,437 Frankford, DE $126,437 Frederica, DE $125,598

Georgetown, DE $125,598 Greenwood, DE $125,598 Harbeson, DE $125,598 Harrington, DE $125,598 Hartly, DE $123,717 Houston, DE $125,598 Kenton, DE $123,777 Laurel, DE $124,280

Yorklyn, DE $123,058

Athletic Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Athletic 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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$98,408

Average $121,356/year

$135,873

$8,201

Average $10,113/month

$11,323

$1,892

Average $2,334/week

$2,613

$47

Average $58/hour

$65

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$135,873	$11,323	$2,613	$65
Average	$121,356	$10,113	$2,334	$58
25th Percentile	$98,408	$8,201	$1,892	$47

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