Enterprise Systems Engineering Director Salary in the United States

How much does an Enterprise Systems Engineering Director make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Enterprise Systems Engineering Director in the United States is $193,750 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $93.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $221,719
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $176,870 to $208,390
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $161,502
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75th Percentile $208,390 $17,366 $4,008 $100
Average $193,750 $16,146 $3,726 $93
25th Percentile $176,870 $14,739 $3,401 $85
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Key Factors That Influence Enterprise Systems Engineering Director Salaries

An Enterprise Systems 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 Enterprise Systems Engineering Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Enterprise Systems 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:

  • Enterprise Systems Engineer V (7-10 years): $165,276
  • Systems Infrastructure Engineering Supervisor (10+ years): $139,250
  • Enterprise Systems Engineering Manager (10+ years): $150,876
  • Enterprise Systems Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years): $169,797
  • Enterprise Systems Engineering Director (10+ years): $193,749
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Enterprise Systems Engineer V7-10 years$165,276
Systems Infrastructure Engineering Supervisor10+ years$139,250
Enterprise Systems Engineering Manager10+ years$150,876
Enterprise Systems Engineering Senior Manager10+ years$169,797
Enterprise Systems Engineering Director10+ years$193,749
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Top Paying Cities for Enterprise Systems 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: $244,380
  • San Francisco: $241,700
  • Oakland: $236,610

What Skills Can Increase an Enterprise Systems Engineering Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 16.12% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Food Service (Mentioned in 1.71% Job Postings): The foodservice or catering industry includes the businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home.
  • Cardiac (Mentioned in 1.34% Job Postings): Cardiac means relating to the heart. The adjective cardiac is most often used in a medical context: a doctor who operates on people's hearts is a cardiac surgeon and an irregular heart beat is called "cardiac arrhythmia."
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Leadership 16.12%
Food Service 1.71%
Cardiac 1.34%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Enterprise Systems Engineering Director's salary.
  • Cardiac: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Products and Services: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • AWS: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Cardiac
 $218,938
13%
Products and Services
 $213,125
10%
AWS
 $211,188
9%
WAN
 $209,250
8%
Clinical Leadership
 $205,375
6%
Critical Thinking
 $201,500
4%
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Enterprise Systems Engineering Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Enterprise Systems Engineering Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $216,708. While startup companies pay approximate $183,270.

Enterprise Systems Engineering Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$183,270
Growth Stage51~500$193,837
Established501~5000$209,273
Enterprise5000+$216,708

Enterprise Systems Engineering Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Enterprise Systems Engineering Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Enterprise Systems Engineering Director positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Enterprise Systems Engineering Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Enterprise Systems Engineering Director

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$242,188$116.025%
Biotechnology$232,500$112.020%
Financial Services$232,500$112.020%
Software & Networking$232,500$112.020%
Energy & Utilities$213,125$102.010%

Enterprise Systems Engineering Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Enterprise Systems 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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Average $193,750/year
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75th Percentile $208,390 $17,366 $4,008 $100
Average $193,750 $16,146 $3,726 $93
25th Percentile $176,870 $14,739 $3,401 $85

Enterprise Systems Engineering Director Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Enterprise Systems Engineering Director, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the VP of Systems Applications Development role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $254,000 - a projected growth of 31% over your current level.

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Salary Trends for Enterprise Systems Engineering Director

Salaries for an Enterprise Systems Engineering Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $185,158 in 2023 to around $179,481 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Enterprise Systems Engineering Director salary trends, .

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