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Director of Engineering salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 379 open job postings for Director of Engineering roles in United States, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Director of Engineering postings in United States

  1. Director of Engineering, Internal Platforms - RemoteYO AI Labs · Remote · $50.00–$150.00/hr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Director of Engineering, ProductTrue Talent Solutions Partners · Remote · $210K–$240K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  3. Director of EngineeringDomaine des Etangs, Auberge Collection · California · $110K–$125K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Director of EngineeringDavidson Hospitality Group · Newport, RI · $100K–$105K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Director of EngineeringHotel Viking Newport · Newport, RI · $100K–$105K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Director of Engineering pay in other places

  1. California$260K median, $175K–$304K typical, 88 postingsCalifornia: middle half $175K–$304K, median $260K
  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 United States?

The median posted base pay for Director of Engineering jobs in United States is $225K a year, from 379 job postings with pay at 231 companies.

What is the typical Director of Engineering pay range in United States?

The middle half of postings list $158K–$272K. The top 10% list $305K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $130K or less.

How does United States pay compare with all Director of Engineering jobs?

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

How many Director of Engineering jobs in United States list pay?

379 open postings at 231 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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