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IT Director II pay range

State of North Carolina · class code 31004046

$121,140 to $211,997 per year$121,140$211,997MINIMUM · MIDPOINT $166,568 · MAXIMUM

Published per year range, State of North Carolina

Class code
31004046
Pay group
DT13
Pay unit
Year
State
North Carolina

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 a unit with multiple layers within a larger IT organization. This class is distinguished from the Information Technology Director I level by a larger staff, several varied applications systems, mainframe(s), or multi-server environment with communications capabilities or access to a larger mainframe with increased capabilities. Employees are responsible for planning, developing, and overseeing the information services provided to an agency as a whole or to a specific unit within a larger IT 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 agency.

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 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 IT related field from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of progressive experience in the related area including at least two years of managerial experience; or Associate degree in computer science or IT related field from an appropriately accredited institution and seven years of progressive experience in the related area including at least two years of managerial 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

Revenue Tax Administrator II $89,596 to $201,593Food & Drug Protection Division Dir $89,596 to $201,593IT Enterprise Architect $121,140 to $211,997Agency Enterprise Risk and Security Dir $121,140 to $211,997IT Director III $121,140 to $211,997IT Project/Program Portfolio Director $121,140 to $211,997IT Project/Program Portfolio Manager $121,140 to $211,997Agency General Counsel I $96,513 to $217,155

IT Director II in other states

StateMinimumMaximumPer year at full time
Maryland$113,157$178,453$113,157 to $178,453
South Carolina$135,558$257,550$135,558 to $257,550

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.

All North Carolina classifications