The top paying industry for Director Software Development in United States is Information Technology with a median total pay of $401,995.
Information Technology
The top paying company in Information Technology for Director Software Development is Oracle.
Director Software Development: Average Salary & Pay Trends 2026 | Glassdoor
How much does Director Software Development make?
Total pay range
$214K - $359K/yr
$275K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$148K - $237K/yrBase pay
$65K - $122K/yrAdditional pay
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Frequently asked questions about Director of Software Development salaries
The average salary for Director of Software Development is $274,684 per year or $132 per hour, with top earners making up to $451,920 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $213,784 (25th percentile) to $358,971 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 770 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Director of Software Development employees.
The highest salary for Director of Software Development is $358,971 per year, $29,914 per month or $173 per hour.
The lowest salary for Director of Software Development is $213,784 per year, $17,815 per month or $103 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Director of Software Development ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $155,757 per year (estimate) and goes up to $375,951 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Popular companies for Director Software Developments
CSG
SAP
CA Technologies
The SAVO Group
Pegasystems