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Director of engineering salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Director of Engineering make in the United States?

Average base salary

$169,458
Average $169,458
Low $105,883
High $271,206

The average salary for a director of engineering is $169,458 per year in the United States. 2.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Director of Engineering job openings in United States

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Aimbridge Hospitality3out of 5 stars.
Washington, DC
$130,000 - $135,000 a year
Full-time
1 month ago

Highest paying companies for Director of Engineering in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Skillz
 
$487,500per year
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Roblox
 
$414,682per year
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StubHub
 
$375,000per year
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Pinterest
 
$356,437per year
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Grammarly
 
$352,750per year
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Arm
 
$350,588per year
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Highest paying cities for Director of Engineerings near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $253,409 per year
  2. Boston, MA
    $230,644 per year
  3. San Diego, CA
    $209,924 per year
  4. Menlo Park, CA
    $209,367 per year
  5. New York, NY
    $201,925 per year

Where can a Director of Engineering earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Director of Engineering get paid in United States?

Senior Director of Engineering

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