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Director of Engineering salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 47 open job postings for Director of Engineering roles at 29 companies, updated Oct 1, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 2 more postings in CAD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Director of Engineering: postings by posted pay45 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 10 bands from $120K to $320K. Median $228K; middle half $197K–$284K.Median $228K$120K$320K

Postings per pay band: $120K–$140K: 4; $140K–$160K: 0; $160K–$180K: 2; $180K–$200K: 7; $200K–$220K: 6; $220K–$240K: 10; $240K–$260K: 1; $260K–$280K: 3; $280K–$300K: 6; $300K–$320K: 6.

Pay by level

  1. Director$228K median · $197K–$284K typical · 45 postingsDirector: middle half $197K–$284K, median $228K

Companies hiring

  1. FIS$234K median · $234K–$234K typical · 4 postingsFIS: middle half $234K–$234K, median $234K
  2. ADUS-Adobe Inc.$319K median · $296K–$319K typical · 3 postingsADUS-Adobe Inc.: middle half $296K–$319K, median $319K
  3. Adobe$296K median · $296K–$319K typical · 3 postingsAdobe: middle half $296K–$319K, median $296K
  4. Shipt$206K median · $206K–$209K typical · 3 postingsShipt: middle half $206K–$209K, median $206K

Top-paying companies

  1. ADUS-Adobe Inc. · $319K median · 3 postings
  2. Adobe · $296K median · 3 postings
  3. FIS · $234K median · 4 postings
  4. Shipt · $206K median · 3 postings
  5. Choice Hotels · $133K median · 3 postings

By location

  1. United States$223K median · $193K–$263K typical · 40 postingsUnited States: middle half $193K–$263K, median $223K
  2. California$175K median · $163K–$296K typical · 4 postingsCalifornia: middle half $163K–$296K, median $175K
  3. Remote$197K median · $184K–$228K typical · 12 postingsRemote: middle half $184K–$228K, median $197K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $197K median, $184K–$228K typical, from 12 postings. On-site: $225K median, $202K–$263K typical, from 26 postings.

Newest Director of Engineering postings

  1. Director of Engineering, Database ExcellenceGitLab · Remote · $230K–$346K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Director of EngineeringAuberge Resorts · Napa, CA · $150K–$175K/yr · Posted Aug 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Director of Engineering - Autonomous VehiclesIL00 Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. · $320K–$489K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Sr. Director of Engineering - Mixed Media AuthoringADUS-Adobe Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $209K–$429K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Director of Engineering, Applied Intelligence & Data PlatformsLiveView Technologies, Inc. · United States · $243K–$324K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Director of Engineering make?

The median posted base pay for Director of Engineering jobs is $228K a year, from 47 job postings with pay at 29 companies.

What is the typical Director of Engineering pay range?

The middle half of postings list $197K–$284K. The top 10% list $319K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $163K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Director of Engineering jobs?

By median posted pay: ADUS-Adobe Inc. ($319K), Adobe ($296K), FIS ($234K).

Do remote Director of Engineering jobs pay more?

Remote postings list a median of $197K (12 postings) against $225K for on-site jobs (26 postings).

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