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Director of Engineering salaries in San Francisco, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 21 open job postings for Director of Engineering roles in San Francisco, CA, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Director of Engineering postings in San Francisco, CA

  1. Director of Engineering, Core AI ExperienceRe Tool® · San Francisco, CA · $342K–$415K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  2. Director of EngineeringAurelius Systems · San Francisco, CA · $275K–$315K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  3. Senior Director of Engineering - Women's HealthŌura · Remote · $213K–$308K/yr · Posted Oct 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Director of EngineeringRuntrellis · San Francisco, CA · $250K–$285K/yr · Posted Oct 28, 2026Apply
  5. Director of Engineering, Platform (Runtime & Stateful Systems)Sentry · San Francisco, CA · $300K–$450K/yr · Posted Oct 24, 2026Apply
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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. California$260K median, $175K–$304K typical, 88 postingsCalifornia: middle half $175K–$304K, median $260K
  3. New York$235K median, $188K–$272K typical, 47 postingsNew York: middle half $188K–$272K, median $235K
  4. New York City, NY$235K median, $203K–$272K typical, 39 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $203K–$272K, median $235K
  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 San Francisco, CA?

The median posted base pay for Director of Engineering jobs in San Francisco, CA is $295K a year, from 21 job postings with pay at 18 companies.

What is the typical Director of Engineering pay range in San Francisco, CA?

The middle half of postings list $260K–$327K. The top 10% list $375K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $198K or less.

How does San Francisco, CA pay compare with all Director of Engineering jobs?

The median here is $295K, against $225K across all 435 postings for the role.

How many Director of Engineering jobs in San Francisco, CA list pay?

21 open postings at 18 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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