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Director of Engineering salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 88 open job postings for Director of Engineering roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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

Newest Director of Engineering postings in California

  1. Director of EngineeringDomaine des Etangs, Auberge Collection · California · $110K–$125K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Director of Engineering280dc7be B307 4df5 Accf D5c80fbd765c · Remote · $230K–$250K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  3. Director of EngineeringSee's Candies · Los Angeles, CA · $220K–$250K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  4. Director of Engineering, Core AI ExperienceRe Tool® · San Francisco, CA · $342K–$415K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  5. Director of EngineeringAurelius Systems · San Francisco, CA · $275K–$315K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
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Director of Engineering pay in other places

  1. United States$225K median, $158K–$272K typical, 379 postingsUnited States: middle half $158K–$272K, median $225K
  2. New York$235K median, $188K–$272K typical, 47 postingsNew York: middle half $188K–$272K, median $235K
  3. New York City, NY$235K median, $203K–$272K typical, 39 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $203K–$272K, median $235K
  4. San Francisco, CA$295K median, $260K–$327K typical, 21 postingsSan Francisco, CA: middle half $260K–$327K, median $295K
  5. Washington$212K median, $140K–$291K typical, 18 postingsWashington: middle half $140K–$291K, median $212K
  6. North Carolina$225K median, $150K–$258K typical, 17 postingsNorth Carolina: middle half $150K–$258K, median $225K
  7. Texas$186K median, $156K–$200K typical, 17 postingsTexas: middle half $156K–$200K, median $186K
  8. CanadaCA$188K median, CA$179K–CA$208K typical, 15 postings

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Questions and answers

How much does a Director of Engineering make in California?

The median posted base pay for Director of Engineering jobs in California is $260K a year, from 88 job postings with pay at 63 companies.

What is the typical Director of Engineering pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $175K–$304K. The top 10% list $358K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $122K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Director of Engineering jobs?

The median here is $260K, against $225K across all 435 postings for the role.

How many Director of Engineering jobs in California list pay?

88 open postings at 63 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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