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Engineering Director salaries in California
Pay ranges employers published in 7 open job postings for Engineering Director roles in California, updated Sep 30, 2026.
- Median base pay$280,000a year
- Typical range$224,500–$291,800Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$291,800and above
- Postings7with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Engineering Director postings in California
- Senior Director, EngineeringNewport Corporation · Irvine, CA · $260K–$300K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
- Director, EngineeringEdwards · Irvine, CA · $159K–$226K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
- Director, EngineeringApplied Materials, Inc · Santa Clara, CA · $189K–$260K/yr · Posted Aug 29, 2026ApplyView posting
- Sr. Director - Engineering - Data 360 & VizPlatform ServicesSalesforce · Remote · $218K–$365K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
- Sr. Director - Engineering - Data 360 & VizPlatform ServicesSalesforce · Remote · $218K–$365K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a Engineering Director make in California?
The median posted base pay for Engineering Director jobs in California is $280K a year, from 7 job postings with pay at 4 companies.
What is the typical Engineering Director pay range in California?
The middle half of postings list $225K–$292K. The top 10% list $292K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $193K or less.
How does California pay compare with all Engineering Director jobs?
The median here is $280K, against $243K across all 42 postings for the role.
How many Engineering Director jobs in California list pay?
7 open postings at 4 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.