Content Director Salary in Sacramento, California

How much does a Content Director make in Sacramento, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Content Director in Sacramento, CA is $170,949. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $137,959 to a high of $208,145, with most professionals earning between $153,681 and $190,419.

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Demonstrate a deep commitment to equity and an openness to exploring own identity and engaging in ongoing learning conversations about equity and anti-racism.

November 19, 2022

Drives the exhibition development process including cross-departmental exhibit content meetings, exhibition content development, research, writing, editing, translation, and proof-reading of exhibition labels, interpretive media, and any other exhibition interpretive content, articles and professional papers.

November 23, 2022

Manage content publishing program, including conceptualization, design, writing, editing, production, and dissemination of the foundation's major publications and strategic communications content including print and multimedia program content and initiatives, Web site content, books and magazines, and dissemination tools such as newsletters, podcasts, live stream and video.

January 22, 2023

Collaborate with Chief Communication Officer and Program Communication Officers to envision, strategize and develop appropriate content for Corporation and Program initiatives, papers, and events, and ideas which are a priority for dissemination.

January 31, 2023

Assist with emerging focus on website content, specifically continuing work on search engine optimization of specific pages and areas.

January 31, 2023

Develop standards, processes and best practices (both human and technological) for content creation, distribution, maintenance, content retrieval and content repurposing, including the real-time implementation of content strategies.

February 14, 2023

Support the Market Manager by leading the day-to-day management of station programming including, but not limited to, managing productivity, cost, technology, and production capabilities, and protecting the station from FCC infringements of on-air conduct.

February 17, 2023

Provides leadership for the department, creates a motivating environment, develops and implements departmental processes, policies and quality standards consistent with the Aquarium's mission, goals and strategic plan.

March 23, 2023

Lead and inspire the development of first-class content by the Content/Editorial team along with other production means inclusive of videos, infographics, blogs, and data visualization in order to ensure optimal delivery of content to target audiences across multiple channels.

April 05, 2023

Create, edit, and proofread compelling content to ensure consistency and accuracy while adhering to Associated Press and College branding and style guidelines.

May 01, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Content Director in Sacramento, CA

Average Base Salary

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153681

190419

170949

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

163233

223816

188737

What is the average salary for Content Director in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Content Director in Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Content Director ranges from $153,681 to $190,419 with the average base salary of $170,949. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $163,233 to $223,816 with the average total cash compensation of $188,737.

View Average Salary for Content Director as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$170,949	$153,681 - $190,419
Bonus	$17,788	$9,552 - $33,397
Total Pay	$188,737	$163,233 - $223,816

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Content Director Salary Near Sacramento, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $153,454 - $190,137	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $153,283 - $189,926	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Stockton, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $152,091 - $188,449	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Fairfield, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $159,201 - $197,259	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Antioch, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $163,515 - $202,604	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $159,315 - $197,399	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA

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About Sacramento, California

Sacramento (/ˌsækrəˈmɛntoʊ/ SAK-rə-MEN-toh; Spanish: [sakɾaˈmento]) is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the seat of Sacramento County. Located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in Northern California's Sacramento Valley, Sacramento's estimated 2018 population of 501,334 makes it the sixth-largest city in California and the ninth largest capital in the United States. Sacramento is the seat of the California Assembly, the Governor of California, and Supreme Court of California, making it the state's political center and a hub for lobbying and th...

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