What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Department Director's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Department Director?

The Telecom industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Department Director roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Department Director's salary?

An Assistant Department Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $84,700 for beginners, reaching about $132,445 at mid-level, and approach $311,636 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Department Director?

Assistant Department Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Department Director roles are District of Columbia $183,604, California $182,907, Massachusetts $180,470. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Department Director roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Department Director level roles vary by specialization: IT Department Director: $204,950; Director Emergency Department: $152,229; Director Of Emergency Department: $144,519; Department Director: $110,416; Assistant Department Manager: $91,560.

Assistant Department Director Salary in Virginia

How much does an Assistant Department Director make in Virginia? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Department Director in Virginia is $166,988 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $80.

However, an Assistant Department Director's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $202,621
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $147,140 to $185,639
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $129,069

10% $129,069

50% (Median) $166,988

90% $202,621

Assistant Department Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$185,639	$15,470	$3,570	$89
Average	$166,988	$13,916	$3,211	$80
25th Percentile	$147,140	$12,262	$2,830	$71

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Department Director Salaries

An Assistant Department 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Department Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Department 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): $84,700
Early Career (1-2 years): $97,480
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $132,445
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $163,103
Expert (over 8 years): $311,636

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Office Manager	less than 1 year	$84,700
Office Manager, Senior	1-2 years	$97,480
Administrative Manager	2-4 years	$132,445
Assistant Department Director	5-8 years	$163,103
Chief Administrative Officer	over 8 years	$311,636

How Do Assistant Department Director 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 Assistant Department Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $183,604.
California: $182,907.
Massachusetts: $180,470.

District of Columbia $183,604 California $182,907 Massachusetts $180,470 Washington $179,806 New Jersey $179,740 Alaska $179,508 Connecticut $177,219 New York $176,291

Hawaii $173,322 Rhode Island $171,929 Maryland $170,984 Minnesota $169,691 Colorado $169,193 Illinois $169,027 Oregon $168,397 Delaware $167,933

New Hampshire $167,641 Virginia $166,988 Pennsylvania $165,081 Nevada $164,119 North Dakota $163,804 Michigan $163,306 Wisconsin $163,124 Vermont $162,759

Texas $161,748 Maine $161,681 Arizona $161,582 Ohio $161,466 Georgia $159,940 Indiana $159,177 Wyoming $159,028 Utah $158,796

Iowa $158,696 Kansas $157,900 Louisiana $157,668 North Carolina $157,585 Missouri $157,552 Florida $156,906 Montana $156,557 Nebraska $156,226

Kentucky $156,043 South Carolina $155,380 Tennessee $154,965 Idaho $154,800 New Mexico $153,589 Oklahoma $153,324 Alabama $152,345 South Dakota $150,704

Arkansas $149,808 West Virginia $149,327 Mississippi $147,885

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Department Director

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:

Ivanhoe: $153,572
Lambsburg: $153,899
Laurel Fork: $154,072

Ivanhoe, VA $153,572

Lambsburg, VA $153,899

Laurel Fork, VA $154,072

Marion, VA $152,771

Max Meadows, VA $153,816

Meadowview, VA $151,395

Mouth Of Wilson, VA $152,622

Rocky Gap, VA $152,707

Ruther Glen, VA $161,084

Sealston, VA $165,252

Sharps, VA $160,376

Spotsylvania, VA $162,590

Sparta, VA $161,738

Stafford, VA $170,024

Stratford, VA $163,514

Tappahannock, VA $161,368

Thornburg, VA $163,124

Unionville, VA $160,477

Village, VA $161,166

Warsaw, VA $161,738

Weems, VA $158,564

Sandy Point, VA $161,948

White Stone, VA $158,123

Wicomico Church, VA $159,275

Woodford, VA $162,459

Zacata, VA $163,008

Winchester, VA $162,242

Bentonville, VA $160,851

Berryville, VA $164,582

Boyce, VA $164,882

Brucetown, VA $162,350

Chester Gap, VA $163,922

Clear Brook, VA $161,534

Cross Junction, VA $156,294

Fishers Hill, VA $158,541

Flint Hill, VA $163,033

Front Royal, VA $163,127

Gore, VA $157,169

Hume, VA $165,237

Huntly, VA $163,306

Strasburg, VA $157,922

Linden, VA $165,638

Markham, VA $165,601

Maurertown, VA $155,775

Middletown, VA $161,006

Millwood, VA $164,588

Rileyville, VA $159,050

Earlysville, VA $156,718

Esmont, VA $155,269

Faber, VA $154,581

Fishersville, VA $156,020

Free Union, VA $156,459

Gordonsville, VA $158,099

Greenwood, VA $155,831

Ivy, VA $156,784

Keene, VA $155,896

Keswick, VA $157,095

Locust Dale, VA $158,808

Lovingston, VA $152,922

Lyndhurst, VA $154,075

Montpelier Station, VA $158,138

Nellysford, VA $154,254

North Garden, VA $155,743

Orange, VA $159,685

Palmyra, VA $157,163

Piney River, VA $152,211

Quinque, VA $157,118

Roseland, VA $152,796

Ruckersville, VA $157,053

Schuyler, VA $154,723

Shipman, VA $152,899

Somerset, VA $158,144

Stanardsville, VA $156,595

Troy, VA $157,335

Tyro, VA $153,213

Waynesboro, VA $156,257

White Hall, VA $156,537

Woodberry Forest, VA $158,756

Achilles, VA $156,343

Amelia Court House, VA $159,245

Ark, VA $157,338

Arvonia, VA $155,942

Ashland, VA $160,796

Aylett, VA $160,872

Barhamsville, VA $158,555

Beaumont, VA $159,209

Beaverdam, VA $160,781

Bena, VA $156,299

Bohannon, VA $156,939

Bremo Bluff, VA $156,955

Bruington, VA $160,550

Bumpass, VA $160,539

Cardinal, VA $157,008

Cartersville, VA $158,254

Charles City, VA $159,547

Christchurch, VA $158,245

Church View, VA $158,612

Cobbs Creek, VA $157,444

Columbia, VA $157,842

Crozier, VA $160,270

Cumberland, VA $156,965

Deltaville, VA $157,574

Diggs, VA $157,000

Redwood, VA $152,793

Rich Creek, VA $153,314

Ridgeway, VA $154,382

Riner, VA $153,299

Ripplemead, VA $152,899

Rocky Mount, VA $152,931

Salem, VA $152,184

Sandy Level, VA $153,257

Shawsville, VA $152,654

Spencer, VA $154,345

Staffordsville, VA $153,576

Stanleytown, VA $154,635

Stuart, VA $154,304

Thaxton, VA $152,471

Troutville, VA $152,413

Union Hall, VA $152,957

Vesta, VA $154,108

Villamont, VA $152,395

Vinton, VA $152,110

Wirtz, VA $152,486

Woolwine, VA $154,000

Bristol, VA $148,357

Abingdon, VA $150,558

Andover, VA $150,110

Appalachia, VA $150,110

Bee, VA $151,964

Ben Hur, VA $150,732

Big Stone Gap, VA $148,772

Birchleaf, VA $152,115

Blackwater, VA $148,957

Castlewood, VA $149,392

Cleveland, VA $151,206

Clinchco, VA $151,980

Clintwood, VA $151,808

Coeburn, VA $150,360

Damascus, VA $151,738

Dante, VA $151,214

Davenport, VA $152,261

Dryden, VA $149,259

Duffield, VA $147,996

Dungannon, VA $148,535

East Stone Gap, VA $149,085

Ewing, VA $152,637

Fort Blackmore, VA $147,584

Gate City, VA $146,576

Haysi, VA $152,851

Hiltons, VA $146,923

Honaker, VA $152,050

Jonesville, VA $151,100

Keokee, VA $149,700

Lebanon, VA $150,619

Mc Clure, VA $151,244

Mendota, VA $148,404

Nickelsville, VA $147,782

Nora, VA $150,846

Norton, VA $150,271

Pennington Gap, VA $149,664

Pound, VA $150,893

Rosedale, VA $151,883

Rose Hill, VA $152,370

Saint Charles, VA $150,543

Saint Paul, VA $150,345

Weber City, VA $146,128

Whitetop, VA $152,332

Wise, VA $150,674

Pulaski, VA $153,967

Atkins, VA $152,667

Austinville, VA $153,901

Barren Springs, VA $154,032

Bastian, VA $152,689

Bland, VA $153,047

Broadford, VA $152,529

Cana, VA $154,136

Ceres, VA $152,543

Chilhowie, VA $152,491

Cripple Creek, VA $153,181

Crockett, VA $153,145

Draper, VA $153,839

Dugspur, VA $153,952

Elk Creek, VA $153,073

Emory, VA $152,060

Fancy Gap, VA $154,004

Fries, VA $153,587

Galax, VA $153,838

Glade Spring, VA $151,758

Rural Retreat, VA $152,951

Saltville, VA $152,558

Speedwell, VA $153,050

Sugar Grove, VA $152,703

Tannersville, VA $152,438

Troutdale, VA $152,596

Willis, VA $153,871

Woodlawn, VA $153,932

Wytheville, VA $153,499

Staunton, VA $156,068

Augusta Springs, VA $155,408

Bacova, VA $154,678

Blue Grass, VA $154,740

Brownsburg, VA $153,816

Buena Vista, VA $152,556

Churchville, VA $156,503

Clifton Forge, VA $154,156

Covington, VA $153,320

Craigsville, VA $155,425

Crimora, VA $156,663

Deerfield, VA $155,547

Doe Hill, VA $155,415

Fairfield, VA $153,589

Fort Defiance, VA $156,778

Glen Wilton, VA $153,571

Goshen, VA $154,756

Greenville, VA $154,660

Grottoes, VA $156,808

Head Waters, VA $155,672

Hot Springs, VA $154,247

Iron Gate, VA $154,420

Lexington, VA $153,859

Low Moor, VA $154,060

Mc Dowell, VA $155,476

Middlebrook, VA $154,698

Millboro, VA $154,819

Mint Spring, VA $155,476

Montebello, VA $153,289

Monterey, VA $155,028

Mount Sidney, VA $156,847

Mustoe, VA $155,285

New Hope, VA $156,756

Port Republic, VA $156,723

Raphine, VA $154,002

Rockbridge Baths, VA $154,154

Selma, VA $154,211

Steeles Tavern, VA $154,319

Stuarts Draft, VA $154,896

Swoope, VA $155,793

Verona, VA $156,849

Vesuvius, VA $152,944

Warm Springs, VA $154,727

West Augusta, VA $155,886

Weyers Cave, VA $156,886

Williamsville, VA $155,562

Lynchburg, VA $150,272

Altavista, VA $151,699

Alton, VA $155,013

Amherst, VA $151,294

Appomattox, VA $151,566

Bedford, VA $152,491

Big Island, VA $151,655

Blairs, VA $154,977

Brookneal, VA $152,299

Buffalo Junction, VA $155,504

Callands, VA $154,227

Chatham, VA $154,353

Clifford, VA $151,524

Clover, VA $154,635

Cluster Springs, VA $155,496

Coleman Falls, VA $150,894

Concord, VA $150,480

Crystal Hill, VA $154,397

Danville, VA $155,100

Hillsville, VA $154,136

Carson, VA $160,074

Hiwassee, VA $153,630

Independence, VA $153,096

Annandale, VA $182,161

Burke, VA $180,455

Dumfries, VA $175,171

Dunn Loring, VA $182,395

Fairfax, VA $179,670

Fairfax Station, VA $179,183

Falls Church, VA $182,554

Fort Belvoir, VA $180,347

Great Falls, VA $179,677

Greenway, VA $182,551

Lorton, VA $179,329

Merrifield, VA $181,975

Mc Lean, VA $182,534

West Mclean, VA $182,551

Mount Vernon, VA $181,023

Newington, VA $180,607

Dry Fork, VA $154,677

Brooke, VA $168,789

Evington, VA $151,107

Forest, VA $150,811

Gladstone, VA $151,697

Gladys, VA $151,700

Glasgow, VA $152,670

Goode, VA $151,311

Gretna, VA $153,254

Halifax, VA $154,969

Howardsville, VA $154,720

Hurt, VA $152,397

Java, VA $154,176

Ararat, VA $154,098

Axton, VA $154,574

Bassett, VA $154,463

Belspring, VA $153,660

Bent Mountain, VA $152,357

Blacksburg, VA $152,936

Blue Ridge, VA $152,305

Boones Mill, VA $152,249

Buchanan, VA $152,820

Callaway, VA $152,647

Christiansburg, VA $152,951

Cascade, VA $154,440

Catawba, VA $152,559

Check, VA $152,884

Claudville, VA $154,007

Cloverdale, VA $152,022

Collinsville, VA $154,975

Copper Hill, VA $152,682

Critz, VA $154,254

Daleville, VA $152,178

Dublin, VA $153,742

Eagle Rock, VA $153,261

Eggleston, VA $153,433

Elliston, VA $152,526

Ferrum, VA $153,501

Fieldale, VA $154,755

Fincastle, VA $152,652

Floyd, VA $153,513

Glade Hill, VA $152,829

Glen Lyn, VA $152,944

Goodview, VA $152,289

Hardy, VA $152,226

Henry, VA $153,732

Huddleston, VA $152,791

Keeling, VA $154,823

Chester, VA $160,827

Chesterfield, VA $160,731

Church Road, VA $160,202

Colonial Heights, VA $160,894

Courtland, VA $157,027

Dendron, VA $157,498

Dewitt, VA $159,688

Dinwiddie, VA $160,124

Disputanta, VA $160,255

Dolphin, VA $157,934

Drewryville, VA $156,683

Ebony, VA $155,602

Elberon, VA $156,849

Emporia, VA $157,037

Ford, VA $159,829

Franklin, VA $156,544

Freeman, VA $157,899

Gasburg, VA $155,937

Hopewell, VA $160,562

Ivor, VA $156,796

Jarratt, VA $158,393

Lawrenceville, VA $157,348

Mc Kenney, VA $159,270

Meredithville, VA $157,121

Newsoms, VA $156,027

Prince George, VA $160,713

Rawlings, VA $158,657

Sedley, VA $157,237

Skippers, VA $156,410

Spring Grove, VA $158,350

Stony Creek, VA $159,262

Surry, VA $156,464

Sussex, VA $158,904

Sutherland, VA $160,579

Valentines, VA $156,083

Wakefield, VA $157,438

Warfield, VA $158,786

Waverly, VA $158,677

White Plains, VA $155,997

Wilsons, VA $159,355

Yale, VA $158,260

Zuni, VA $156,735

Claremont, VA $158,562

Farmville, VA $155,589

Baskerville, VA $155,333

Indian Valley, VA $153,737

Mc Coy, VA $153,403

Martinsville, VA $154,720

Meadows Of Dan, VA $154,148

Moneta, VA $152,541

Montvale, VA $152,539

Narrows, VA $153,405

Newbern, VA $153,539

New Castle, VA $152,660

Newport, VA $153,009

New River, VA $153,962

Oriskany, VA $152,957

Paint Bank, VA $152,717

Parrott, VA $153,476

Patrick Springs, VA $154,430

Pearisburg, VA $153,557

Pembroke, VA $153,554

Penhook, VA $153,337

Pilot, VA $153,005

Pittsville, VA $153,261

Radford, VA $153,790

Long Island, VA $152,276

Lowry, VA $151,597

Lynch Station, VA $152,292

Madison Heights, VA $150,276

Monroe, VA $151,025

Naruna, VA $151,816

Nathalie, VA $153,652

Natural Bridge, VA $153,153

Natural Bridge Station, VA $152,493

Nelson, VA $155,733

Norwood, VA $152,279

Ringgold, VA $154,879

Rustburg, VA $150,622

Scottsburg, VA $155,179

Scottsville, VA $156,018

South Boston, VA $155,315

Spout Spring, VA $150,899

Sutherlin, VA $154,892

Sweet Briar, VA $150,720

Vernon Hill, VA $154,710

Virgilina, VA $155,363

Wingina, VA $153,181

Amonate, VA $152,841

Bandy, VA $152,506

Big Rock, VA $153,335

Bishop, VA $152,521

Bluefield, VA $152,992

Boissevain, VA $152,617

Breaks, VA $153,085

Burkes Garden, VA $152,677

Cedar Bluff, VA $152,901

Doran, VA $153,529

Falls Mills, VA $152,617

Grundy, VA $153,592

Horsepen, VA $152,581

Hurley, VA $152,803

Jewell Ridge, VA $152,901

Keen Mountain, VA $153,498

Mavisdale, VA $152,916

Maxie, VA $153,367

North Tazewell, VA $152,878

Oakwood, VA $153,584

Pilgrims Knob, VA $153,166

Pocahontas, VA $152,667

Pounding Mill, VA $153,115

Raven, VA $153,456

Red Ash, VA $153,599

Richlands, VA $153,511

Rowe, VA $152,972

Shortt Gap, VA $153,314

Swords Creek, VA $152,927

Tazewell, VA $152,637

Vansant, VA $152,931

Whitewood, VA $152,949

Wolford, VA $152,975

Boydton, VA $155,667

Bracey, VA $156,065

Brodnax, VA $156,667

Buckingham, VA $153,924

Burkeville, VA $156,305

Charlotte Court House, VA $154,067

Chase City, VA $154,864

Clarksville, VA $155,942

Crewe, VA $157,302

Cullen, VA $153,607

Dillwyn, VA $155,459

Drakes Branch, VA $154,848

Dundas, VA $157,151

Evergreen, VA $151,713

Fort Mitchell, VA $154,846

Green Bay, VA $155,443

Hampden Sydney, VA $155,824

Kenbridge, VA $156,310

Keysville, VA $154,833

La Crosse, VA $155,826

Lunenburg, VA $155,126

Meherrin, VA $155,143

Nottoway, VA $157,061

Pamplin, VA $153,093

Phenix, VA $152,402

Prospect, VA $154,055

Randolph, VA $154,317

Red House, VA $151,956

Red Oak, VA $155,063

Rice, VA $156,504

Saxe, VA $154,728

Skipwith, VA $155,173

South Hill, VA $155,768

Victoria, VA $155,673

Wylliesburg, VA $154,926

Roanoke, VA $151,914

Wachapreague, VA $157,738

Wardtown, VA $157,431

Wattsville, VA $157,886

Willis Wharf, VA $157,692

Windsor, VA $156,348

Withams, VA $157,761

Norfolk, VA $155,546

Newport News, VA $155,894

Fort Eustis, VA $155,955

Hampton, VA $155,990

Fort Monroe, VA $155,904

Poquoson, VA $155,939

Yorktown, VA $156,123

Lackey, VA $156,186

Seaford, VA $155,997

Portsmouth, VA $155,589

Fort Lee, VA $160,885

Petersburg, VA $160,885

Virginia State University, VA $160,885

Alberta, VA $157,706

Ammon, VA $159,819

Blackstone, VA $158,468

Boykins, VA $156,212

Branchville, VA $155,841

Capron, VA $156,982

Round Hill, VA $168,669

Catharpin, VA $174,989

Delaplane, VA $166,905

Ashburn, VA $175,714

Chantilly, VA $177,563

Gainesville, VA $173,564

Hamilton, VA $170,943

Lincoln, VA $170,775

Sterling, VA $177,851

Haymarket, VA $173,399

Herndon, VA $178,506

Leesburg, VA $172,953

Lovettsville, VA $169,120

Nokesville, VA $173,778

Upperville, VA $167,457

Warrenton, VA $168,066

Reston, VA $179,533

Waterford, VA $170,661

The Plains, VA $171,142

Doswell, VA $160,851

Dutton, VA $157,411

Fork Union, VA $157,438

Foster, VA $156,904

Glen Allen, VA $161,214

Gloucester, VA $157,244

Gloucester Point, VA $156,292

Goochland, VA $159,454

Grimstead, VA $157,299

Gum Spring, VA $159,454

Gwynn, VA $157,297

Hadensville, VA $159,206

Hallieford, VA $157,250

Hanover, VA $160,882

Hardyville, VA $157,718

Hartfield, VA $157,773

Hayes, VA $156,391

Henrico, VA $161,333

Hudgins, VA $157,176

Jamaica, VA $159,139

Jamestown, VA $156,750

Jetersville, VA $157,420

Kents Store, VA $157,791

King And Queen Court House, VA $159,380

King William, VA $160,205

Lanexa, VA $159,133

Lightfoot, VA $157,519

Little Plymouth, VA $159,179

Locust Hill, VA $158,245

Louisa, VA $159,428

Macon, VA $159,610

Maidens, VA $160,063

Manakin Sabot, VA $160,587

Mannboro, VA $159,542

Manquin, VA $160,673

Maryus, VA $156,314

Mascot, VA $158,711

Mathews, VA $156,997

Burgess, VA $159,718

Accomac, VA $157,614

Assawoman, VA $157,677

Atlantic, VA $157,889

Battery Park, VA $155,916

Belle Haven, VA $157,522

Birdsnest, VA $157,226

Bloxom, VA $157,856

Cape Charles, VA $157,010

Capeville, VA $157,041

Carrollton, VA $155,897

Carrsville, VA $156,609

Cheriton, VA $157,025

Chesapeake, VA $155,955

Chincoteague Island, VA $157,990

Wallops Island, VA $157,874

Craddockville, VA $157,547

Davis Wharf, VA $157,514

Eastville, VA $157,085

Exmore, VA $157,454

Franktown, VA $157,279

Greenbackville, VA $158,348

Greenbush, VA $157,895

Hacksneck, VA $157,458

Hallwood, VA $157,813

Harborton, VA $157,844

Horntown, VA $158,081

Oak Hall, VA $157,756

Isle Of Wight, VA $156,247

Jamesville, VA $157,368

Jenkins Bridge, VA $157,837

Keller, VA $157,648

Locustville, VA $157,642

Machipongo, VA $157,201

Mappsville, VA $157,778

Marionville, VA $157,199

Mears, VA $157,697

Melfa, VA $157,668

Modest Town, VA $158,076

Nassawadox, VA $157,363

Nelsonia, VA $158,088

New Church, VA $158,030

Onancock, VA $157,801

Onley, VA $157,627

Oyster, VA $157,061

Painter, VA $157,552

Parksley, VA $157,887

Pungoteague, VA $157,619

Quinby, VA $157,204

Rescue, VA $155,907

Sanford, VA $158,056

Saxis, VA $158,081

Seaview, VA $157,028

Smithfield, VA $156,076

Suffolk, VA $156,005

Tangier, VA $158,473

Tasley, VA $157,965

Temperanceville, VA $157,813

Townsend, VA $157,060

Virginia Beach, VA $158,033

Dulles, VA $179,582

Aldie, VA $173,914

Amissville, VA $165,452

Arcola, VA $175,657

Manassas, VA $175,946

Marshall, VA $167,880

Middleburg, VA $170,966

Catlett, VA $171,769

Centreville, VA $176,656

Clifton, VA $178,145

Orlean, VA $166,368

Paeonian Springs, VA $171,762

Paris, VA $166,368

Philomont, VA $170,460

Purcellville, VA $169,197

Bluemont, VA $166,933

Bristow, VA $174,581

Broad Run, VA $171,475

Calverton, VA $171,085

Casanova, VA $171,372

Rectortown, VA $167,673

Mechanicsville, VA $161,008

Midlothian, VA $160,764

Millers Tavern, VA $160,990

Mineral, VA $160,411

Moon, VA $157,065

Moseley, VA $160,229

New Canton, VA $156,758

New Kent, VA $160,128

New Point, VA $156,670

Newtown, VA $161,484

Norge, VA $157,751

North, VA $157,202

Oilville, VA $160,267

Onemo, VA $156,867

Ordinary, VA $156,526

Port Haywood, VA $156,647

Powhatan, VA $159,736

Providence Forge, VA $159,852

Quinton, VA $160,671

Rockville, VA $160,448

Ruthville, VA $159,522

Saint Stephens Church, VA $160,970

Saluda, VA $158,307

Sandston, VA $161,045

Sandy Hook, VA $159,423

Schley, VA $156,897

Severn, VA $156,396

Shacklefords, VA $158,391

State Farm, VA $160,139

Stevensville, VA $159,758

Studley, VA $160,996

Susan, VA $156,710

Toano, VA $158,245

Topping, VA $158,104

Trevilians, VA $159,328

Richmond, VA $161,376

Urbanna, VA $158,857

Wake, VA $157,866

Walkerton, VA $159,985

Ware Neck, VA $156,960

Water View, VA $158,824

West Point, VA $159,370

White Marsh, VA $156,700

Wicomico, VA $156,423

Williamsburg, VA $156,693

Woods Cross Roads, VA $157,262

Montpelier, VA $160,207

Oakton, VA $180,086

Occoquan, VA $178,760

Quantico, VA $172,818

Springfield, VA $181,688

Triangle, VA $174,069

Vienna, VA $181,687

Woodbridge, VA $177,468

Arlington, VA $182,602

Fort Myer, VA $182,605

Mattaponi, VA $158,776

Dhs, VA $182,604

Fort Valley, VA $157,867

Star Tannery, VA $156,323

Stephens City, VA $162,302

Stephenson, VA $162,409

Toms Brook, VA $157,779

White Post, VA $163,698

Woodstock, VA $156,476

Culpeper, VA $161,643

Aroda, VA $157,685

Banco, VA $158,219

Bealeton, VA $167,349

Boston, VA $161,215

Brandy Station, VA $164,477

Brightwood, VA $159,023

Castleton, VA $162,988

Elkwood, VA $164,262

Etlan, VA $158,657

Goldvein, VA $168,089

Graves Mill, VA $157,469

Haywood, VA $158,982

Hood, VA $156,478

Jeffersonton, VA $166,311

Leon, VA $159,695

Lignum, VA $163,313

Madison, VA $157,456

Midland, VA $169,016

Mitchells, VA $160,355

Oakpark, VA $158,454

Pratts, VA $157,438

Radiant, VA $158,022

Rapidan, VA $159,448

Remington, VA $166,019

Reva, VA $159,870

Richardsville, VA $164,676

Rixeyville, VA $164,250

Rochelle, VA $157,390

Somerville, VA $169,339

Sperryville, VA $159,715

Stevensburg, VA $163,640

Sumerduck, VA $166,064

Syria, VA $156,861

Viewtown, VA $164,358

Washington, VA $162,517

Wolftown, VA $156,489

Woodville, VA $161,292

Harrisonburg, VA $157,128

Basye, VA $155,872

Bergton, VA $155,392

Bridgewater, VA $156,834

Broadway, VA $156,350

Criders, VA $155,670

Dayton, VA $156,297

Edinburg, VA $156,138

Elkton, VA $156,609

Alexandria, VA $182,582

Fredericksburg, VA $165,434

Bowling Green, VA $162,224

Burr Hill, VA $162,243

Callao, VA $161,310

Caret, VA $163,233

Center Cross, VA $160,456

Champlain, VA $162,860

Coles Point, VA $163,471

Colonial Beach, VA $164,389

Corbin, VA $163,373

Dahlgren, VA $169,780

Dogue, VA $164,280

Dunnsville, VA $161,033

Edwardsville, VA $159,925

Farnham, VA $160,398

Garrisonville, VA $171,173

Hague, VA $162,288

Hartwood, VA $165,912

Haynesville, VA $162,154

Heathsville, VA $159,776

Hustle, VA $162,958

Irvington, VA $158,496

Jersey, VA $164,505

Kilmarnock, VA $158,630

King George, VA $167,072

Kinsale, VA $161,975

Ladysmith, VA $161,287

Lancaster, VA $159,018

Laneview, VA $159,405

Lively, VA $159,166

Locust Grove, VA $162,290

Loretto, VA $162,988

Lottsburg, VA $161,008

Merry Point, VA $158,769

Milford, VA $161,627

Mollusk, VA $158,826

Montross, VA $163,350

Morattico, VA $159,652

Mount Holly, VA $162,806

Ninde, VA $167,444

Nuttsville, VA $159,494

Oldhams, VA $161,844

Ophelia, VA $159,803

Partlow, VA $162,686

Port Royal, VA $162,947

Rappahannock Academy, VA $162,978

Reedville, VA $159,683

Rhoadesville, VA $160,759

Rollins Fork, VA $164,383

Fulks Run, VA $155,960

Hinton, VA $155,816

Keezletown, VA $156,576

Lacey Spring, VA $156,653

Linville, VA $156,572

Luray, VA $157,075

Mc Gaheysville, VA $156,756

Mount Crawford, VA $156,761

Mount Jackson, VA $156,249

Mount Solon, VA $156,270

New Market, VA $156,610

Orkney Springs, VA $155,912

Penn Laird, VA $156,826

Quicksburg, VA $156,405

Pleasant Valley, VA $156,741

Shenandoah, VA $156,663

Singers Glen, VA $156,562

Stanley, VA $156,677

Timberville, VA $156,637

Charlottesville, VA $156,917

Afton, VA $155,179

Arrington, VA $152,093

Barboursville, VA $157,527

Batesville, VA $156,544

Covesville, VA $155,193

Crozet, VA $156,619

Dyke, VA $156,541

Ruby, VA $170,356

Assistant Department Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Department Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Telecom and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Department Director positions in Transportation or Financial Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Department Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Department Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Telecom	$208,735	$100.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$200,385	$96.0	20%
Insurance	$197,046	$95.0	18%
Aerospace & Defense	$192,036	$92.0	15%
Business Services	$187,026	$90.0	12%

Assistant Department Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Department 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.

$147,140

Average $166,988/year

$185,639

$12,262

Average $13,916/month

$15,470

$2,830

Average $3,211/week

$3,570

$71

Average $80/hour

$89

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$185,639	$15,470	$3,570	$89
Average	$166,988	$13,916	$3,211	$80
25th Percentile	$147,140	$12,262	$2,830	$71

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