Wages vary among agencies and by area of the country. Wages also vary based on the director's level of education and responsibility.
Most full-time emergency management directors receive benefits. These include vacation, sick leave, and health insurance. They may also receive a retirement plan.
Emergency management directors (SOC 11-9161)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $29.89 | $39.47 | $58.67 |
| Yearly | $62,182 | $82,084 | $122,031 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $27.59 | $27.59 | $30.32 |
| Yearly | $57,399 | $57,399 | $63,062 | |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area | Hourly | $27.59 | $27.59 | $29.17 |
| Yearly | $57,399 | $57,399 | $60,676 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $39.33 | $51.13 | $64.12 |
| Yearly | $81,788 | $106,360 | $133,359 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $39.14 | $52.52 | $65.17 |
| Yearly | $81,419 | $109,238 | $135,555 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $39.46 | $49.39 | $73.86 |
| Yearly | $82,075 | $102,734 | $153,639 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $29.77 | $39.25 | $44.03 |
| Yearly | $61,925 | $81,651 | $91,587 | |
| Rock Island-Moline Area | Hourly | $27.50 | $36.58 | $41.67 |
| Yearly | $57,196 | $76,067 | $86,676 | |
| Shawnee National Forest Area | Hourly | $26.16 | $30.73 | $39.43 |
| Yearly | $54,410 | $63,924 | $82,019 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $36.13 | $48.18 | $55.10 |
| Yearly | $75,136 | $100,212 | $114,623 | |
| Will County | Hourly | $35.80 | $52.75 | $64.39 |
| Yearly | $74,461 | $109,721 | $133,925 | |
| United States | Hourly | $30.99 | $41.41 | $57.54 |
| Yearly | $64,470 | $86,130 | $119,690 | |