Fintech & Corporate Finance · Manager · 7 to 12 years typical
AP/AR Director Salary
Annual base compensation, national and by market, from 258 named sources. Every figure below says where it came from.
| Market | Multiplier | P25 | P50 | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | 1.40× | $170,000 | $205,000 | $240,000 | $265,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1.30× | $155,000 | $190,000 | $220,000 | $245,000 |
| Boston, MA | 1.25× | $150,000 | $180,000 | $215,000 | $240,000 |
| Palm Beach, FL | 1.25× | $150,000 | $180,000 | $215,000 | $240,000 |
| Miami, FL | 1.23× | $145,000 | $180,000 | $210,000 | $235,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1.20× | $145,000 | $175,000 | $205,000 | $230,000 |
| Washington, DC | 1.20× | $145,000 | $175,000 | $205,000 | $230,000 |
| Seattle, WA | 1.15× | $140,000 | $165,000 | $195,000 | $220,000 |
| Chicago, IL | 1.05× | $125,000 | $150,000 | $180,000 | $200,000 |
| Dallas, TX | 1.00× | $120,000 | $145,000 | $170,000 | $190,000 |
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What does an AP/AR Director do?
The AP/AR Director operates within fintech companies, financial services firms, and corporate finance functions, building financial products, managing compliance, or driving operational growth. Professionals in this role typically bring 7 to 12 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Manager level, this position draws from a available candidate pool, though specialized qualifications and sector-specific experience remain key differentiators in hiring.
What drives AP/AR Director compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for an AP/AR Director is $145,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $120,000 to $170,000. Pay variation across this range is primarily driven by company stage and funding (startup vs. growth vs. public), regulatory complexity, geographic market, technical specialization (payments, lending, crypto, regtech), and equity compensation structure. Demand is holding stable, with compensation levels expected to track broader market adjustments.
AP/AR Director career path
Professionals who move into AP/AR Director roles most commonly come from traditional banking, management consulting, software engineering, regulatory bodies, or corporate finance at public companies. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward C-suite positions at fintech firms, VP-level roles at larger financial institutions, or founding their own financial technology venture. The average tenure in this role is approximately 3.2 years, with an annual turnover rate of 22%.
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