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How much does a director make in Albany?

$46,350a year

Median yearly pay for directors in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $22.28 an hour or $3,863 a month.

Hourly
$22.28
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
62 of 85
Jobs in the area
210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,910Median: $46,350Highest 10%: $76,060
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,910$17.75
25th$38,980$18.74
Median$46,350$22.28
75th$56,160$27.00
90th$76,060$36.57

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for directors.

New York, NY$59,170
Syracuse, NY$48,660
Kiryas Joel, NY$48,050
Buffalo, NY$46,420
Rochester, NY$44,340
Binghamton, NY$37,710
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Related jobs in Albany

Same field, median yearly pay.

Social Worker$83,910
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$81,540
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$76,970
Health Education Specialist$69,060
Community and Social Service Specialist$67,220
Healthcare Social Worker$67,190
Child$66,540
Educational$62,920
Community Health Worker$61,610
Substance Abuse$57,030
Salaries for every job in Albany, NY

Frequently asked questions

How much does a director make an hour in Albany?

The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $22.28 ($46,350 a year).

Do directors make more in Albany than the national average?

No: $46,350 against $52,100 nationally, 11% less.

How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $49,990, so Albany pays 7% less.

Where does Albany rank for director pay?

62 of 85 metro areas with data.

How much does a director make starting out in Albany?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,060 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.