Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Director Salary in the United States

How much does an Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Director make in the United States?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Director in the United States is $219,600 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $106.

However, an Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $272,901
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $200,300 to $247,500
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $182,728
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75th Percentile $247,500 $20,625 $4,760 $119
Average $219,600 $18,300 $4,223 $106
25th Percentile $200,300 $16,692 $3,852 $96
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Key Factors That Influence Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Director Salaries

An Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior 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 Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior 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:

  • Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Team Lead (3-5 years): $117,057
  • Engineering Program/Project Management - Manager (5+ years): $150,480
  • Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Manager (5+ years): $172,236
  • Director Engineering Design/Development Projects (5+ years): $196,335
  • Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Director (5+ years): $219,524
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Team Lead3-5 years$117,057
Engineering Program/Project Management - Manager5+ years$150,480
Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Manager5+ years$172,236
Director Engineering Design/Development Projects5+ years$196,335
Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Director5+ years$219,524
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How Do Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $243,100.
  • California: $242,200.
  • Massachusetts: $239,000.

Top Paying Cities for Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior 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: $276,900
  • San Francisco: $273,900
  • Oakland: $268,100

Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Engineering Program/Project Management - Senior 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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$200,300
Average $219,600/year
$247,500
$16,692
Average $18,300/month
$20,625
$3,852
Average $4,223/week
$4,760
$96
Average $106/hour
$119
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $247,500 $20,625 $4,760 $119
Average $219,600 $18,300 $4,223 $106
25th Percentile $200,300 $16,692 $3,852 $96

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