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How much does a Director of Engineering make in California? The average Director of Engineering salary in California is $218,600 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $197,000 and $241,200. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Director of Engineering Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Director of Engineering Salary $177,334 CA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Director of Engineering Salary $197,000 CA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Director of Engineering Salary $218,600 CA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Director of Engineering Salary $241,200 CA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Director of Engineering Salary $261,776 CA May 28, 2024
25% $197,000 10% $177,334 90% $261,776 75% $241,200 $218,600 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Director of Engineering ensures all engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with organization's established policies and objectives. Plans and directs all aspects of engineering activities and projects within an organization. Being a Director of Engineering incorporates components, materials, and tools that result in cost-effective and quality output. Utilizes best practice engineering methods and provides expert technical guidance for engineering initiatives. In addition, Director of Engineering manages overall engineering budget and costs. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline. Typically reports to top management. The Director of Engineering manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Working as a Director of Engineering typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $208,800 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $211,771 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $219,299 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $208,404 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $203,055 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $216,130 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $209,394 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $197,310 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $241,685 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $241,090 Date Updated May 28, 2024
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