IT Director I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 31004045
- Class code
- 31004045
- Pay group
- DT12
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for IT Director I is $105,341 to $184,345 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 31004045.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 12/2021.
What the state says the job is
This is administrative and managerial work in directing the full range of information management resources for a state agency or managing a defined unit within a larger IT organization. This level is characterized management of primarily individual contributors, often from diverse disciplines within the IT field, that provides support for the agency's information needs, supports a small number of applications systems, and oversees less complex technical and operational support areas. Employees are responsible for planning, developing, and overseeing the information services provided to an organization. This involves managing, organizing, and directing the resources and personnel to develop and maintain systems, software, and operations for the information needs of the unit.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of a wide range of equipment, software, and services necessary to administer the information processing needs. Thorough knowledge of the management techniques involved in resource allocation and personnel management. Ability to plan for the IT needs of the department. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Ability to establish, consult, advise, and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, clients, top level management of the department, and the public.
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science or an IT related field from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of progressive experience in the information technology field related to the position's role including at least one year of supervisory experience; or Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field from an appropriately accredited institution and six of progressive experience in the information technology field related to the position's role including one year of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
IT Director I in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $106,087 | $167,304 | $106,087 to $167,304 |
| South Carolina | $113,016 | $214,710 | $113,016 to $214,710 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.