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How much does Director Software Engineering make?
Total pay range
$311K - $525K/yr
$399K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$161K - $245K/yrBase pay
$150K - $280K/yrAdditional pay
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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Top paying industries
The top 2 paying industries for Director Software Engineering in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $445,384 and Healthcare with a median total pay of $249,188.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Director Software Engineering are Intuit, Salesforce, and Oracle.
Frequently asked questions about Director, Software Engineering salaries
The average salary for Director, Software Engineering is $398,585 per year or $192 per hour, with top earners making up to $660,940 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $311,249 (25th percentile) to $524,566 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1304 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Director, Software Engineering employees.
The highest salary for Director, Software Engineering is $524,566 per year, $43,714 per month or $252 per hour.
The lowest salary for Director, Software Engineering is $311,249 per year, $25,937 per month or $150 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Director, Software Engineering ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $216,165 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,278 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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