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How much does a Software Development Director make in California? The average Software Development Director salary in California is $235,193 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $214,453 and $264,153. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Software Development Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Software Development Director Salary $195,570 CA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Software Development Director Salary $214,453 CA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Software Development Director Salary $235,193 CA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Software Development Director Salary $264,153 CA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Software Development Director Salary $290,520 CA May 28, 2024
25% $214,453 10% $195,570 90% $290,520 75% $264,153 $235,193 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Software Development Director establishes policies and procedures that produce high-quality software product and service. Directs and oversees the software engineering function in developing, releasing, and maintaining software applications/operating systems according to business needs. Being a Software Development Director typically reports to top management. Requires a bachelor's degree. The Software Development Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Software Development Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $224,729 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $227,928 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $236,030 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $224,303 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $218,546 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $232,618 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $225,369 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $212,363 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $260,123 Date Updated May 28, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $259,484 Date Updated May 28, 2024
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