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Software Development Director salaries
Pay ranges employers published in 5 open job postings for Software Development Director roles at 3 companies, updated Sep 30, 2026.
- Median base pay$179,600a year
- Typical range$150,000–$223,500Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$223,500and above
- Postings5with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 1 more posting in CAD. How these figures are made
Pay distribution
Postings per pay band: $150K–$155K: 1; $155K–$160K: 0; $160K–$165K: 0; $165K–$170K: 0; $170K–$175K: 0; $175K–$180K: 1; $180K–$185K: 0; $185K–$190K: 0; $190K–$195K: 0; $195K–$200K: 0; $200K–$205K: 0; $205K–$210K: 0; $210K–$215K: 0; $215K–$220K: 0; $220K–$225K: 2.
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Remote vs on-site
Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $224K median, $180K–$224K typical, from 3 postings.
Newest Software Development Director postings
- Director, Software Development (Remote)IQVIA · Wayne, PA · $118K–$329K/yr · Posted Aug 20, 2026ApplyView posting
- Director, Software Development (Remote)IQVIA · Wayne, PA · $118K–$329K/yr · Posted Aug 20, 2026ApplyView posting
- Director, Software Development, Shared Services (Bilingual FR-EN)Intact Financial Corporation · Montréal, QC, Canada · $162K–$198K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
- Software Development DirectorXsolla · Remote · $140K–$160K/yr · Posted Jun 24, 2026ApplyView posting
- Software Development DirectorXsolla · Montréal, QC, Canada · CA$150K–CA$180K/yr · Posted Jun 24, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a Software Development Director make?
The median posted base pay for Software Development Director jobs is $180K a year, from 5 job postings with pay at 3 companies.
What is the typical Software Development Director pay range?
The middle half of postings list $150K–$224K. The top 10% list $224K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $150K or less.
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