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Software Engineering Director salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 179 open job postings for Software Engineering Director roles in United States, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Software Engineering Director postings in United States

  1. Director, Software EngineeringSaab · Syracuse, NY · $189K–$255K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Director, Software Engineering - ProcurementAegon · United States · $177K–$230K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  3. Director, Software Engineering - P&C ClaimsUSAA · Plano, TX · $143K–$274K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Director, Software Engineering – Availability EngineeringSales Force · United States · $238K–$345K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Director, Software EngineeringSaab · Syracuse, NY · $189K–$255K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Software Engineering Director pay in other places

  1. California$284K median, $254K–$320K typical, 39 postingsCalifornia: middle half $254K–$320K, median $284K
  2. New York$222K median, $155K–$251K typical, 15 postingsNew York: middle half $155K–$251K, median $222K
  3. Texas$253K median, $192K–$258K typical, 12 postingsTexas: middle half $192K–$258K, median $253K
  4. Mountain View, CA$284K median, $284K–$284K typical, 12 postingsMountain View, CA: middle half $284K–$284K, median $284K
  5. New York City, NY$225K median, $155K–$251K typical, 9 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $155K–$251K, median $225K
  6. CanadaCA$271K median, CA$195K–CA$271K typical, 8 postings
  7. Massachusetts$208K median, $201K–$295K typical, 8 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $201K–$295K, median $208K
  8. San Francisco, CA$271K median, $256K–$292K typical, 8 postingsSan Francisco, CA: middle half $256K–$292K, median $271K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Software Engineering Director make in United States?

The median posted base pay for Software Engineering Director jobs in United States is $225K a year, from 179 job postings with pay at 89 companies.

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

The middle half of postings list $195K–$275K. The top 10% list $320K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $155K or less.

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

The median here is $225K, against $225K across all 193 postings for the role.

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

179 open postings at 89 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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