What are the main factors that influence an Associate Director IT Operations's salary?

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

How does experience change An Associate Director IT Operations's salary?

An Associate Director IT Operations's salary grows with experience: an Information Technology Manager (5+ years)earns $138,503, an Information Technology Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $169,023, an Associate Director IT Operations (5+ years)earns $208,902, a VP of Information Technology (5+ years)earns $256,588, an SVP of Information Technology (5+ years)earns $323,966,

What are the highest paying states for an Associate Director IT Operations?

Associate Director IT Operations salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Associate Director IT Operations roles are District of Columbia $230,023, California $229,151, Massachusetts $226,097. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Associate Director IT Operations roles make?

Salaries for Associate Director IT Operations level roles vary by specialization: Associate Director, Clinical Operations: $303,486; Associate Director of IT: $206,775; Associate Director, IT: $206,775; IT Audit Director: $198,890; Director IT Infrastructure Operations: $194,100.

Associate Director IT Operations Salary in Delaware

How much does an Associate Director IT Operations make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Associate Director IT Operations in Delaware is $210,868 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $101.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $238,560
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $194,687 to $225,363
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $179,955

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Associate Director IT Operations Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$225,363	$18,780	$4,334	$108
Average	$210,868	$17,572	$4,055	$101
25th Percentile	$194,687	$16,224	$3,744	$94

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Key Factors That Influence Associate Director IT Operations Salaries

An Associate Director IT Operations'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 Associate Director IT Operations Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Director IT Operations'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): $138,503
Early Career (1-2 years): $169,023
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $208,902
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $256,588
Expert (over 8 years): $323,966

Levels	Salary
Informati... Level Associate Director IT Operations	$138,503
Informati... Level Associate Director IT Operations	$169,023
Associate... Level Associate Director IT Operations	$208,902
VP of Inf... Level Associate Director IT Operations	$256,588
SVP of In... Level Associate Director IT Operations	$323,966

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How Do Associate Director IT Operations 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 Associate Director IT Operations. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $230,023.
California: $229,151.
Massachusetts: $226,097.

District of Columbia $230,023 California $229,151 Massachusetts $226,097 Washington $225,266 New Jersey $225,183 Alaska $224,892 Connecticut $222,025 New York $220,861

Hawaii $217,143 Rhode Island $215,397 Maryland $214,213 Minnesota $212,593 Colorado $211,970 Illinois $211,762 Oregon $210,972 Delaware $210,391

New Hampshire $210,025 Virginia $209,206 Pennsylvania $206,817 Nevada $205,612 North Dakota $205,218 Michigan $204,594 Wisconsin $204,366 Vermont $203,909

Texas $202,641 Maine $202,558 Arizona $202,434 Ohio $202,288 Georgia $200,377 Indiana $199,421 Wyoming $199,234 Utah $198,943

Iowa $198,819 Kansas $197,822 Louisiana $197,531 North Carolina $197,427 Missouri $197,385 Florida $196,575 Montana $196,139 Nebraska $195,723

Kentucky $195,495 South Carolina $194,664 Tennessee $194,144 Idaho $193,937 New Mexico $192,420 Oklahoma $192,088 Alabama $190,862 South Dakota $188,805

Arkansas $187,683 West Virginia $187,081 Mississippi $185,273

Top Paying Cities for Associate Director IT Operations

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: $217,745
Little Creek: $215,730
Magnolia: $216,623

Lincoln, DE $217,745 Little Creek, DE $215,730 Magnolia, DE $216,623 Milford, DE $217,745 Marydel, DE $214,920 Millsboro, DE $217,745 Millville, DE $219,199 Milton, DE $217,745

Nassau, DE $217,745 Ocean View, DE $219,199 Rehoboth Beach, DE $219,199 Seaford, DE $215,460 Selbyville, DE $219,199 Smyrna, DE $214,670 Viola, DE $216,623 Woodside, DE $216,000

Bear, DE $213,091 Newark, DE $213,174 Claymont, DE $213,341 Delaware City, DE $213,174 Hockessin, DE $213,341 Kirkwood, DE $213,174 Middletown, DE $214,234 Montchanin, DE $213,341

New Castle, DE $213,341 Odessa, DE $214,525 Port Penn, DE $212,593 Rockland, DE $213,341 Saint Georges, DE $213,174 Townsend, DE $214,213 Winterthur, DE $213,341 Lewes, DE $217,745

Wilmington, DE $213,341 Dover, DE $215,626 Dover Afb, DE $216,125 Bethany Beach, DE $219,199 Bethel, DE $215,460 Bridgeville, DE $217,745 Camden Wyoming, DE $215,854 Cheswold, DE $215,127

Clayton, DE $214,587 Dagsboro, DE $219,199 Delmar, DE $215,460 Ellendale, DE $217,745 Felton, DE $217,745 Fenwick Island, DE $219,199 Frankford, DE $219,199 Frederica, DE $217,745

Georgetown, DE $217,745 Greenwood, DE $217,745 Harbeson, DE $217,745 Harrington, DE $217,745 Hartly, DE $214,483 Houston, DE $217,745 Kenton, DE $214,587 Laurel, DE $215,460

Yorklyn, DE $213,341

Associate Director IT Operations Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Director IT Operations'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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$194,687

Average $210,868/year

$225,363

$16,224

Average $17,572/month

$18,780

$3,744

Average $4,055/week

$4,334

$94

Average $101/hour

$108

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$225,363	$18,780	$4,334	$108
Average	$210,868	$17,572	$4,055	$101
25th Percentile	$194,687	$16,224	$3,744	$94

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