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Director of Engineering salaries in California
Pay ranges employers published in 4 open job postings for Director of Engineering roles in California, updated Sep 30, 2026.
- Median base pay$175,000a year
- Typical range$162,500–$295,500Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$319,300and above
- Postings4with a pay range
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
- Director of EngineeringAuberge Resorts · Napa, CA · $150K–$175K/yr · Posted Aug 29, 2026ApplyView posting
- Sr. Director of Engineering - Mixed Media AuthoringADUS-Adobe Inc. · San Francisco, CA · $209K–$429K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026ApplyView posting
- Director of Engineering – Machine Learning & AI ProductsADUS-Adobe Inc. · San Jose, CA · $206K–$385K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
- Director of Engineering, ManufacturingInversionspace · Vista, CA · $90K–$260K/yr · Posted May 12, 2026ApplyView posting
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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 $175K a year, from 4 job postings with pay at 3 companies.
What is the typical Director of Engineering pay range in California?
The middle half of postings list $163K–$296K. The top 10% list $319K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $163K or less.
How does California pay compare with all Director of Engineering jobs?
The median here is $175K, against $225K across all 46 postings for the role.
How many Director of Engineering jobs in California list pay?
4 open postings at 3 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.