Facility Director Salary in the United States

How much does a Facility Director make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Facility Director in the United States is $136,432 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $66.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $172,541
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $120,945 to $155,333
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $106,845
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Facility Director Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $155,333 $12,944 $2,987 $75
Average $136,432 $11,369 $2,624 $66
25th Percentile $120,945 $10,079 $2,326 $58
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Key Factors That Influence Facility Director Salaries

A Facility 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Facility Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Facility 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): $93,587
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $106,474
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $136,194
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $174,357
  • Expert (over 8 years): $237,657
Levels Salary
Facilitie... Level Facility Director$93,587
Facilitie... Level Facility Director$106,474
Facility ... Level Facility Director$136,194
Facilitie... Level Facility Director$174,357
VP of Fac... Level Facility Director$237,657
$93,587 0 yr
$106,474 < 2 yrs
$136,194 2-4 yrs
$174,357 5-8 yrs
$237,657 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Facility 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:

  • San Jose: $172,081
  • San Francisco: $170,389
  • Oakland: $166,610

What Skills Can Increase a Facility Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 6.89% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Facilities Management (Mentioned in 3.02% Job Postings): Developing, delivering, and managing building support services to maintain functionality and improve operational efficiency.
  • Facilities Maintenance (Mentioned in 1.7% Job Postings): Inspecting and upkeeping assets, utilities, and buildings to secure maximum efficiency and safety of facility operations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 6.89%
Facilities Management 3.02%
Facilities Maintenance 1.7%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Facility Director's salary.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Facilities Management: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Initiative
$143,253
5%
Project Management
$143,253
5%
Facilities Management
$140,525
3%
Collaboration
$140,525
3%
Communication Skills
$140,525
3%
Coordination
$140,525
3%
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How Education impacts a Facility Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Facility Directors enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Facility Director with a No Diploma is between $138,679 and $147,758).

Facility Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Facility Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.7%
High School 24.2%
Associates 14.2%
Bachelors 37.9%
Masters 21.4%
Doctorate 0.6%
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Facility Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Facility 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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

Salary Trends for Facility Director

Salaries for a Facility Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $127,574 in 2023 to around $124,227 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Facility Director salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Facility Director Over Time

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2023
$127,574
2024
$126,205
2025
$124,227
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2024 $126,205
2025 $124,227
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