Earnings
Library directors earned average annual salaries of $83,731 in January 2025, according to Salary.com. Salaries ranged from less than $70,692 to $100,497 or more.
PayScale.com reports that library directors earned average annual salaries of $68,350 in 2025. Earnings ranged from $40,000 to $112,000 or more.
Benefits for full-time library directors include compensated sick leave, paid vacation time, holiday pay, various insurance plans, and retirement savings programs.
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