Electronics Design Engineering Director Salary in the United States

How much does an Electronics Design Engineering Director make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electronics Design Engineering Director in the United States is $193,350 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $93.

However, an Electronics Design Engineering Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $212,321
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $164,280 to $203,280
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $137,813
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Electronics Design Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $203,280 $16,940 $3,909 $98
Average $193,350 $16,113 $3,718 $93
25th Percentile $164,280 $13,690 $3,159 $79
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Key Factors That Influence Electronics Design Engineering Director Salaries

An Electronics Design Engineering Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Electronics Design Engineering Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electronics Design Engineering Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Electronics Design Engineer V (7-10 years): $169,255
  • Electronic Systems Engineer VI (10-12 years): $221,333
  • Electronic Systems Engineering Manager (12+ years): $138,532
  • Electronic Systems Engineering Manager, Sr. (12+ years): $155,092
  • Electronics Design Engineering Director (12+ years): $193,347
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Electronics Design Engineer V7-10 years$169,255
Electronic Systems Engineer VI10-12 years$221,333
Electronic Systems Engineering Manager12+ years$138,532
Electronic Systems Engineering Manager, Sr.12+ years$155,092
Electronics Design Engineering Director12+ years$193,347
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Top Paying Cities for Electronics Design Engineering Directors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $243,870
  • San Francisco: $241,480
  • Oakland: $236,120

Electronics Design Engineering Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electronics Design Engineering Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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