How much does a Music Director make in Gary, IN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Music Director in Gary, IN is $106,825. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $65,033 to a high of $218,007, with most professionals earning between $84,950 and $165,022.

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What is a Music Director?

A Music Director, musical director, or director of music is the person responsible for the musical aspects of a performance, production, or organization, for example the artistic director and usually chief conductor of an orchestra or concert band, the director of music of a film, the director of music at a radio station, the person in charge of musical activities or the head of the music department in a school, the coordinator of the musical ensembles in a university, college, or institution (but not usually the head of the academic music department), the head bandmaster of a military band, t...

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What is the average salary for Music Director in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Music Director in Gary, IN. The base salary for Music Director ranges from $84,950 to $165,022 with the average base salary of $106,825. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,950 to $165,022 with the average total cash compensation of $106,825.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $106,825 $84,950 - $165,022
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $106,825 $84,950 - $165,022
* 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.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Gary, IN
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About Gary, Indiana    Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States, 25 miles (40 km) from downtown Chicago, Illinois. Gary is adjacent to the Indiana Dunes Nationa....More

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