What are the main factors that influence a Firmware Engineering Director's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Firmware Engineering Director?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Firmware Engineering Director roles, with salaries approximately 65% above the market median.

How does experience change A Firmware Engineering Director's salary?

A Firmware Engineering Director's salary grows with experience: a Firmware Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $196,181, a Firmware Engineering Supervisor (12+ years)earns $124,211, a Firmware Engineering Manager (12+ years)earns $155,507, a Firmware Engineering Senior Manager (12+ years)earns $187,421, a Firmware Engineering Director (12+ years)earns $214,937,

What are the highest paying states for a Firmware Engineering Director?

Firmware Engineering Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Firmware Engineering Director roles are District of Columbia $235,000, California $234,200, Massachusetts $231,000. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Firmware Engineering Director roles make?

Salaries for Firmware Engineering Director level roles vary by specialization: Embedded Software Engineering Director: $212,242; Firmware Engineer VI: $193,800; Firmware Engineering Senior Manager: $185,100; Firmware Engineer V: $160,600; Firmware Engineering Manager: $153,600.

Firmware Engineering Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Firmware Engineering Director make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Firmware Engineering Director in Delaware is $215,000 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $103.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $245,567
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $203,700 to $231,000
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $193,412

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Firmware Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$231,000	$19,250	$4,442	$111
Average	$215,000	$17,917	$4,135	$103
25th Percentile	$203,700	$16,975	$3,917	$98

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Key Factors That Influence Firmware Engineering Director Salaries

A Firmware 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 Firmware Engineering Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Firmware 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:

Firmware Engineer VI (10-12 years): $196,181
Firmware Engineering Supervisor (12+ years): $124,211
Firmware Engineering Manager (12+ years): $155,507
Firmware Engineering Senior Manager (12+ years): $187,421
Firmware Engineering Director (12+ years): $214,937

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Firmware Engineer VI	10-12 years	$196,181
Firmware Engineering Supervisor	12+ years	$124,211
Firmware Engineering Manager	12+ years	$155,507
Firmware Engineering Senior Manager	12+ years	$187,421
Firmware Engineering Director	12+ years	$214,937

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How Do Firmware Engineering 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 Firmware Engineering Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $235,000.
California: $234,200.
Massachusetts: $231,000.

District of Columbia $235,000 California $234,200 Massachusetts $231,000 Washington $230,200 New Jersey $230,100 Alaska $229,800 Connecticut $226,900 New York $225,700

Hawaii $221,900 Rhode Island $220,100 Maryland $218,900 Minnesota $217,200 Colorado $216,600 Illinois $216,400 Oregon $215,600 Delaware $215,000

New Hampshire $214,600 Virginia $213,800 Pennsylvania $211,300 Nevada $210,100 North Dakota $209,700 Michigan $209,100 Wisconsin $208,800 Vermont $208,400

Texas $207,100 Maine $207,000 Arizona $206,900 Ohio $206,700 Georgia $204,800 Indiana $203,800 Wyoming $203,600 Utah $203,300

Iowa $203,200 Kansas $202,100 Louisiana $201,800 North Carolina $201,700 Missouri $201,700 Florida $200,900 Montana $200,400 Nebraska $200,000

Kentucky $199,800 South Carolina $198,900 Tennessee $198,400 Idaho $198,200 New Mexico $196,600 Oklahoma $196,300 Alabama $195,000 South Dakota $192,900

Arkansas $191,800 West Virginia $191,200 Mississippi $189,300

Top Paying Cities for Firmware 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:

Lincoln: $214,000
Little Creek: $215,600
Magnolia: $215,300

Lincoln, DE $214,000 Little Creek, DE $215,600 Magnolia, DE $215,300 Milford, DE $214,600 Marydel, DE $214,900 Millsboro, DE $213,100 Millville, DE $213,500 Milton, DE $213,800

Nassau, DE $214,000 Ocean View, DE $213,400 Rehoboth Beach, DE $213,800 Seaford, DE $213,900 Selbyville, DE $213,100 Smyrna, DE $215,700 Viola, DE $214,700 Woodside, DE $215,300

Bear, DE $214,800 Newark, DE $214,700 Claymont, DE $215,200 Delaware City, DE $215,000 Hockessin, DE $214,700 Kirkwood, DE $214,900 Middletown, DE $215,000 Montchanin, DE $214,800

New Castle, DE $214,800 Odessa, DE $215,100 Port Penn, DE $215,200 Rockland, DE $214,800 Saint Georges, DE $214,900 Townsend, DE $215,300 Winterthur, DE $214,800 Lewes, DE $213,900

Wilmington, DE $214,700 Dover, DE $215,600 Dover Afb, DE $214,500 Bethany Beach, DE $213,200 Bethel, DE $213,400 Bridgeville, DE $213,900 Camden Wyoming, DE $215,000 Cheswold, DE $215,500

Clayton, DE $215,500 Dagsboro, DE $213,000 Delmar, DE $212,700 Ellendale, DE $213,300 Felton, DE $214,500 Fenwick Island, DE $213,100 Frankford, DE $212,700 Frederica, DE $214,800

Georgetown, DE $213,000 Greenwood, DE $213,900 Harbeson, DE $213,200 Harrington, DE $214,300 Hartly, DE $214,900 Houston, DE $214,000 Kenton, DE $215,500 Laurel, DE $212,800

Yorklyn, DE $214,800

Firmware Engineering Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Firmware Engineering Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $240,476. While startup companies pay approximate $203,371.

Firmware Engineering Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$203,371
Growth Stage	51~500	$215,096
Established	501~5000	$232,225
Enterprise	5000+	$240,476

Firmware Engineering Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Firmware Engineering Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 105% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 65% above the average. In contrast, Firmware Engineering Director positions in Construction or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Firmware Engineering Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Firmware Engineering Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$354,750	$171.0	65%
Internet	$311,750	$150.0	45%
Aerospace & Defense	$290,250	$140.0	35%
Telecom	$279,500	$134.0	30%
Healthcare	$268,750	$129.0	25%

Firmware Engineering Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Firmware 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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$203,700

Average $215,000/year

$231,000

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Average $17,917/month

$19,250

$3,917

Average $4,135/week

$4,442

$98

Average $103/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$231,000	$19,250	$4,442	$111
Average	$215,000	$17,917	$4,135	$103
25th Percentile	$203,700	$16,975	$3,917	$98

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