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How much does Software Engineering Director make?
Total pay range
$234K - $381K/yr
$296K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$147K - $218K/yrBase pay
$88K - $164K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 20251.3K Salaries submitted
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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 5 paying industries for Software Engineering Director in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $412,521, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $304,514, Financial Services with a median total pay of $282,073, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $274,635, and Healthcare with a median total pay of $255,230.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Software Engineering Director are Google, Amazon, and Apple.
Frequently asked questions about Director, Software Engineering salaries
The average salary for Director, Software Engineering is $295,694 per year or $142 per hour, with top earners making up to $474,055 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $234,435 (25th percentile) to $381,474 (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 $381,474 per year, $31,789 per month or $183 per hour.
The lowest salary for Director, Software Engineering is $234,435 per year, $19,536 per month or $113 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Director, Software Engineering ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $216,180 per year (estimate) and goes up to $477,358 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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