Director of Engineering Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$131,649 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$88,863 $131,649 $210,214
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Director of Engineering in United States is $131,649 per year as of July 2026, based on 73 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $88,863, while senior specialists can earn up to $210,214. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,150 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Director of Engineering.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Director of Engineering over the last 6 months in United States.

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πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Director of Engineering in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 346 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Director of Engineering 73 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 20 0 0
Entry Level $88,863
Junior $105,361
Median Salary $131,649
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $158,398
Expert / Top Earners $210,214

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