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Infrastructure Engineering Director Salary in the United States

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

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for an Infrastructure Engineering Director in the United States is $185,920 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $89.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $223,327
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $177,940 to $205,500
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $170,675
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Infrastructure Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $205,500 $17,125 $3,952 $99
Average $185,920 $15,493 $3,575 $89
25th Percentile $177,940 $14,828 $3,422 $86
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Key Factors That Influence Infrastructure Engineering Director Salaries

An Infrastructure 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 Infrastructure Engineering Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Infrastructure 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:

  • Facilities Project Engineering Senior Supervisor (3-5 years): $117,611
  • Facilities Project Engineering Manager (5+ years): $134,715
  • Facilities Project Engineering Senior Manager (5+ years): $160,518
  • Infrastructure Engineering Director (5+ years): $185,916
  • VP of Facilities Project Engineering (5+ years): $199,835
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Facilities Project Engineering Senior Supervisor3-5 years$117,611
Facilities Project Engineering Manager5+ years$134,715
Facilities Project Engineering Senior Manager5+ years$160,518
Infrastructure Engineering Director5+ years$185,916
VP of Facilities Project Engineering5+ years$199,835
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Top Paying Cities for Infrastructure 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: $234,500
  • San Francisco: $231,930
  • Oakland: $227,050

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

Infrastructure Engineering Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $207,950. While startup companies pay approximate $175,864.

Infrastructure Engineering Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$175,864
Growth Stage51~500$186,003
Established501~5000$200,815
Enterprise5000+$207,950

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

Understanding how an Infrastructure 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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$177,940
Average $185,920/year
$205,500
$14,828
Average $15,493/month
$17,125
$3,422
Average $3,575/week
$3,952
$86
Average $89/hour
$99
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $205,500 $17,125 $3,952 $99
Average $185,920 $15,493 $3,575 $89
25th Percentile $177,940 $14,828 $3,422 $86

Infrastructure Engineering Director Salary Growth & Career Path

Infrastructure Engineering Director
VP of Facilities Project Engineering

For an Infrastructure Engineering Director, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the VP of Facilities Project Engineering role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $199,900 - a projected growth of 8% over your current level.

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