Startup Associate Director Salary

Startups pay Associate Directors a median salary of $165,738 per year. Based on 4,498 Associate Director job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $87,398 and $219,945, with an average of $160,499.

95th Percentile

$219,945

Average

$160,499

Range

$87,398 - $219,945

Sample Size

4,498

Last updated August 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Associate Director Compensation Trends

Track how Associate Director compensation has evolved over time. This chart shows the 95th percentile salary trends, giving you insight into competitive compensation packages for Associate Director positions in the startup ecosystem.

Associate Director Salaries by Country

When it comes to geographic compensation for Associate Director roles, startups in 🇺🇸 United States lead the pack with competitive salaries averaging around $224,282 per year. Meanwhile, 🇨🇦 Canada shows more modest compensation levels at approximately $127,272 annually.

Country	Salary
🇺🇸 United States	$224,282
🇨🇦 Canada	$127,272

Latest Associate Director Jobs

Associate Director, Portfolio & Monetization Architecture

Spotify ·

New York, U.S.

· 2026-06-23 18:54:13 UTC

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