Technical Director
Salary surveys & compensation benchmarks
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Role summary
Oversees all aspects of technical direction for productions of varying scope in a performing arts venue or theater- or arts-related academic department. Responsibilities include lighting, sound, and other technical equipment maintenance and replacement; set design and construction; coordination of load-in, performance, and load-out; supervision of theater technicians, carpenters, painters, and other staff; budget monitoring; and maintaining safety on stage.
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Reports covering Technical Director
Technical Director salary survey FAQ
- Which compensation surveys cover Technical Director pay?
- 1 survey publish Technical Director benchmarks, including data from CUPA-HR. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Technical Director pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Technical Director varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Technical Director?
- CompShop is a directory of compensation-survey publishers, not a salary aggregator. Actual Technical Director ranges live in the surveys listed on this page. Most publishers report 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile salary data plus total cash compensation.
- How often should I refresh Technical Director pay benchmarks?
- Annually is the standard cadence for primary roles. Survey data older than two years is generally too stale for setting current pay ranges, especially in hot segments. Most publishers above release annual editions; a few offer semi-annual updates for fast-moving markets.