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Direct Marketing Director

Average Direct Marketing Director Salary

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$97,144
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$55k
MEDIAN
$97k
90%
$157k

The average salary for a Direct Marketing Director is $97,144 in 2025

Base Salary
$55k - $157k
Bonus
$2k - $30k
Profit Sharing
$1k - $25k
Commission
$1k - $35k
Total Pay
$50k - $172k
Based on 15,337 salary profiles (last updated Dec 06 2023)
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Common Health Benefits for a Direct Marketing Director

Medical
82%
Dental
73%
Vision
66%
None
17%

Gender Breakdown for Direct Marketing Directors

Female
72.4%
Male
26.5%
Prefer to self-define
0.9%
This data is based on 5,415 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Direct Marketing Directors

What is the highest pay for Direct Marketing Directors?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Direct Marketing Director is $157k / year

What is the lowest pay for Direct Marketing Directors?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Direct Marketing Director is $55k / year

How can Direct Marketing Directors increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Direct Marketing Director is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Direct Marketing Director that oversees more junior Direct Marketing Directors, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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