Director salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A director earns a median of $52,100 a year ($25.05 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $62,100. About 22,160 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $52,100
- Gross pay
- $2,003.85
- Federal income tax
- −$156.62
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$124.24
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$29.06
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,693.94
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $52,100
- Federal
- $4,072
- FICA
- $3,986
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $44,042
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Directors, Religious Activities and Education. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 21-2021). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a director make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $25.05; the average is $29.86.
What is the salary range for a director?
The bottom 10% earn under $34,670 and the top 10% earn over $98,310 a year.
How much is $52,100 after taxes?
About $44,042 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $42,200 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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