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Production Process Engineering Director Salary in the United States

How much does a Production Process Engineering Director make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Production Process Engineering Director in the United States is $178,700 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $86.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $190,163
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $171,400 to $184,700
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $164,754
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Production Process Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $184,700 $15,392 $3,552 $89
Average $178,700 $14,892 $3,437 $86
25th Percentile $171,400 $14,283 $3,296 $82
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Key Factors That Influence Production Process Engineering Director Salaries

A Production Process 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 Production Process Engineering Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Production Process 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:

  • Production Process Engineering Manager (5+ years): $138,921
  • Production Process Engineering Manager, Sr. (5+ years): $153,804
  • Production Process Engineering Director (5+ years): $178,645
  • VP of Production Process Engineering (5+ years): $215,660
  • SVP of Production Process Engineering (5+ years): $232,762
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Production Process Engineering Manager5+ years$138,921
Production Process Engineering Manager, Sr.5+ years$153,804
Production Process Engineering Director5+ years$178,645
VP of Production Process Engineering5+ years$215,660
SVP of Production Process Engineering5+ years$232,762
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Top Paying Cities for Production Process 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: $225,400
  • San Francisco: $223,200
  • Oakland: $218,200

Production Process Engineering Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Production Process 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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Production Process Engineering Director Salary Growth & Career Path

For a Production Process Engineering Director, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the VP of Production Process Engineering role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $215,700 - a projected growth of 21% over your current level.

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