Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects Salary in the United States

How much does a Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects make in the United States?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects in the United States is $219,590 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $106.

However, a Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $272,891
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $200,290 to $247,490
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $182,718
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75th Percentile $247,490 $20,624 $4,759 $119
Average $219,590 $18,299 $4,223 $106
25th Percentile $200,290 $16,691 $3,852 $96
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Key Factors That Influence Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects Salaries

A Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects'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 Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects'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
  • Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects (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
Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects5+ years$219,524
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Top Paying Cities for Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects

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: $276,890
  • San Francisco: $273,890
  • Oakland: $268,090

Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $245,610. While startup companies pay approximate $207,712.

Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$207,712
Growth Stage51~500$219,688
Established501~5000$237,183
Enterprise5000+$245,610

Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 51% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects positions in Transportation or Biotechnology typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$285,467$137.030%
Energy & Utilities$274,488$132.025%
Business Services$252,528$121.015%
Construction$245,941$118.012%
Retail & Wholesale$239,353$115.09%

Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Director Engineering Design/Development Projects'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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$200,290
Average $219,590/year
$247,490
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Average $18,299/month
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$3,852
Average $4,223/week
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Average $106/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $247,490 $20,624 $4,759 $119
Average $219,590 $18,299 $4,223 $106
25th Percentile $200,290 $16,691 $3,852 $96

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