Payment Integrity Director Salary

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Market Trends

Payment integrity is gaining prominence as fintechs process higher transaction volumes. Directors must ensure payment accuracy, reduce fraud losses, manage disputes, and maintain compliance with network rules and regulations.

Also Known As

Payment Integrity Director, Director of Payment Integrity, Head of Payment Accuracy & Compliance, Director, Payment Operations & Integrity, VP Payment Integrity

What Does a Payment Integrity Director Do?

The Payment Integrity 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 8 to 14 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Director level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 20-45 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.

What Drives Payment Integrity Director Compensation?

The median (P50) compensation for a Payment Integrity Director is $210,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $170,000 to $250,000. 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 for this role is trending upward with 0.07% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.

Payment Integrity Director Career Path

Professionals who move into Payment Integrity 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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