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Fractional Director of Business Intelligence Benchmarks

Explore fractional Director of Business Intelligence benchmarks, including average hourly rates, pay range percentiles, and market demand signals. Average rate: $190/hr.

Average hourly rate

$190/hrMedian $198/hr

The average of observed fractional rates across demand and supply signals.

25th-75th percentile

$125-$250/hr

The middle 50% of observed rates — a realistic budgeting range for most engagements.

GF Demand Index

11-50%

Our proprietary index measuring demand for fractional talent.

Job posts

1

Posted in the last 90 days.

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Director of Business Intelligence Rate Distribution
See the full spread of fractional Director of Business Intelligence hourly rates, from the low end to the high end of the market, not just the average.

$90-117

11% of samples

$117-144

22% of samples

$144-171

14% of samples

$171-198

0% of samples

$190

$198-225

22% of samples

$225-252

11% of samples

$252-279

11% of samples

$279-306

11% of samples

$306-330

0% of samples

$90$330

25th percentile

$125/hr

Average rate

$190/hr

$395,200/yr equivalent

75th percentile

$250/hr

Offered vs. Asking Rates
Compare what companies pay fractional Director of Business Intelligence talent with what candidates ask, so you can set a budget that wins the hire.

Employer offers

$150/hr

25th–75th: $150/hr – $150/hr

Average hourly rate posted in live fractional job listings.

Talent asks

$191/hr

25th–75th: $125/hr – $250/hr

Average hourly rate fractional candidates set on their profile.

Talent asks $41/hr more than employers post on average — negotiation room sits in the gap.

Typical Engagement Scope
See how many hours a week companies hire a fractional Director of Business Intelligence for, the estimated retainer, and how that compares to a full-time role.
35hrs / week (average)
Typical fractional scopeFull-time · 40 hrs

≈ 88% of a full-time week

~4.4

days / week

88%

of full-time

1,820

hrs / year

$26,600

estimated / mo

from $17,500

starting retainer / mo

A typical fractional Director of Business Intelligence engagement is scoped at roughly 35 hours a week — senior leadership on a part-time cadence rather than a full-time hire. Estimated monthly retainers use $190/hr and a four-week month.

Work Model Distribution
See how fractional Director of Business Intelligence jobs split across remote, hybrid, and on-site work over the last 90 days.
100%Hybrid
  • Hybrid

    Some in-person

    100%

Hybrid-leaning role — plan for some in-person collaboration when scoping engagements.

How Much Does a Fractional Director of Business Intelligence Cost?

Based on current Go Fractional benchmark signals for all locations, the average fractional Director of Business Intelligence rate is $190/hr, or roughly $395,200 per year at 40 hours per week.

The middle range runs from $125/hr at the 25th percentile to $250/hr at the 75th percentile. That spread reflects seniority, operating scope, company stage, and whether the engagement is advisory, embedded, or interim.

Demand for fractional Director of Business Intelligence is falling sharply compared with the prior 90 days, and a typical engagement runs about 35 hours per week — part-time senior leadership rather than a full-time hire.

About Our Data
Built from real-time signals across the fractional market.

We analyze public hiring activity and pay rates for job postings over the last 90 days to provide a comprehensive view of the fractional market. Benchmarks are only published when there's sufficient data to ensure accuracy.

Window
Last 90 days, rolling
Demand
Public fractional job posts
Supply
Active candidate profiles + live Go Fractional engagements
What Affects Fractional Director of Business Intelligence Rates?
  • Scope of ownership

    Company-wide leadership and board-facing work typically commands higher rates than narrow execution support.

  • Stage and urgency

    Interim leadership, turnaround work, and fundraising moments tend to raise willingness to pay.

  • Location expectations

    Remote-first work broadens the talent pool, while location-specific roles can show tighter supply.

  • Depth of specialization

    Technical, regulated, or highly verticalized experience can push a fractional leader above the market average.

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Other fractional roles in the same category, ranked by 90-day demand.
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    $190/hr average

  • Chief Data Officer

    $196/hr average

  • Senior Data Engineer

    $149/hr average

  • Lead AI Engineer

    $189/hr average

  • Data Architect

    $158/hr average

  • Researcher

    $123/hr average

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Employer offers

$150/hr

25th–75th: $150/hr – $150/hr

Average hourly rate posted in live fractional job listings.

Talent asks

$191/hr

25th–75th: $125/hr – $250/hr

Average hourly rate fractional candidates set on their profile.

Talent asks $41/hr more than employers post on average — negotiation room sits in the gap.

Unlock Offered vs. Asking Rates

$90-117

11% of samples

$117-144

22% of samples

$144-171

14% of samples

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35hrs / week (average)
Typical fractional scopeFull-time · 40 hrs

≈ 88% of a full-time week

~4.4

days / week

88%

of full-time

1,820

hrs / year

$26,600

estimated / mo

from $17,500

starting retainer / mo

A typical fractional Director of Business Intelligence engagement is scoped at roughly 35 hours a week — senior leadership on a part-time cadence rather than a full-time hire. Estimated monthly retainers use $190/hr and a four-week month.

Unlock Typical Engagement Scope

100%Hybrid
  • Hybrid

    Some in-person

    100%

Hybrid-leaning role — plan for some in-person collaboration when scoping engagements.

Unlock Work Model Distribution

$171-198

0% of samples

$190

$198-225

22% of samples

$225-252

11% of samples

$252-279

11% of samples

$279-306

11% of samples

$306-330

0% of samples

$90$330

25th percentile

$125/hr

Average rate

$190/hr

$395,200/yr equivalent

75th percentile

$250/hr