What are the main factors that influence an Electronics 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 Electronics Engineering Director?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Electronics Engineering Director roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change An Electronics Engineering Director's salary?

An Electronics Engineering Director's salary grows with experience: an Electronics Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $171,390, an Electronics Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $224,307, an Electronics Engineering Manager (12+ years)earns $140,226, an Electronics Engineering Senior Manager (12+ years)earns $156,987, an Electronics Engineering Director (12+ years)earns $195,821,

What are the highest paying states for an Electronics Engineering Director?

Electronics Engineering Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Electronics Engineering Director roles are District of Columbia $214,094, California $213,282, Massachusetts $210,439. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Electronics Engineering Director level roles vary by specialization: Electronics Design Engineering Director: $193,370; Electronics Design Engineering Senior Manager: $155,020; Electronics Engineering Senior Manager: $155,018; Electronics Design Engineering Manager: $138,470; Electronics Engineering Manager: $138,467.

Electronics Engineering Director Salary in Delaware

How much does an Electronics Engineering Director make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electronics Engineering Director in Delaware is $195,821 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $94.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $229,278
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $178,672 to $213,333
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $163,058

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Electronics Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$213,333	$17,778	$4,103	$103
Average	$195,821	$16,318	$3,766	$94
25th Percentile	$178,672	$14,889	$3,436	$86

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Key Factors That Influence Electronics Engineering Director Salaries

An Electronics 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 Electronics Engineering Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electronics 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:

Electronics Engineer V (7-10 years): $171,390
Electronics Engineer VI (10-12 years): $224,307
Electronics Engineering Manager (12+ years): $140,226
Electronics Engineering Senior Manager (12+ years): $156,987
Electronics Engineering Director (12+ years): $195,821

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Electronics Engineer V	7-10 years	$171,390
Electronics Engineer VI	10-12 years	$224,307
Electronics Engineering Manager	12+ years	$140,226
Electronics Engineering Senior Manager	12+ years	$156,987
Electronics Engineering Director	12+ years	$195,821

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

District of Columbia: $214,094.
California: $213,282.
Massachusetts: $210,439.

District of Columbia $214,094 California $213,282 Massachusetts $210,439 Washington $209,666 New Jersey $209,588 Alaska $209,318 Connecticut $206,649 New York $205,566

Hawaii $202,105 Rhode Island $200,481 Maryland $199,379 Minnesota $197,870 Colorado $197,290 Illinois $197,097 Oregon $196,362 Delaware $195,821

New Hampshire $195,480 Virginia $194,719 Pennsylvania $192,495 Nevada $191,373 North Dakota $191,006 Michigan $190,426 Wisconsin $190,213 Vermont $189,788

Texas $188,608 Maine $188,531 Arizona $188,415 Ohio $188,280 Georgia $186,501 Indiana $185,611 Wyoming $185,437 Utah $185,166

Iowa $185,050 Kansas $184,122 Louisiana $183,851 North Carolina $183,755 Missouri $183,716 Florida $182,962 Montana $182,556 Nebraska $182,169

Kentucky $181,956 South Carolina $181,183 Tennessee $180,700 Idaho $180,506 New Mexico $179,095 Oklahoma $178,785 Alabama $177,644 South Dakota $175,730

Arkansas $174,686 West Virginia $174,125 Mississippi $172,443

Top Paying Cities for Electronics 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: $194,939
Little Creek: $196,366
Magnolia: $196,084

Lincoln, DE $194,939 Little Creek, DE $196,366 Magnolia, DE $196,084 Milford, DE $195,434 Marydel, DE $195,755 Millsboro, DE $194,121 Millville, DE $194,421 Milton, DE $194,757

Nassau, DE $194,898 Ocean View, DE $194,388 Rehoboth Beach, DE $194,761 Seaford, DE $194,871 Selbyville, DE $194,065 Smyrna, DE $196,501 Viola, DE $195,596 Woodside, DE $196,122

Bear, DE $195,670 Newark, DE $195,596 Claymont, DE $195,997 Delaware City, DE $195,792 Hockessin, DE $195,579 Kirkwood, DE $195,755 Middletown, DE $195,830 Montchanin, DE $195,624

New Castle, DE $195,653 Odessa, DE $195,927 Port Penn, DE $196,059 Rockland, DE $195,643 Saint Georges, DE $195,769 Townsend, DE $196,070 Winterthur, DE $195,666 Lewes, DE $194,833

Wilmington, DE $195,589 Dover, DE $196,366 Dover Afb, DE $195,332 Bethany Beach, DE $194,183 Bethel, DE $194,384 Bridgeville, DE $194,842 Camden Wyoming, DE $195,813 Cheswold, DE $196,302

Clayton, DE $196,308 Dagsboro, DE $194,048 Delmar, DE $193,736 Ellendale, DE $194,324 Felton, DE $195,419 Fenwick Island, DE $194,090 Frankford, DE $193,752 Frederica, DE $195,612

Georgetown, DE $193,974 Greenwood, DE $194,873 Harbeson, DE $194,181 Harrington, DE $195,171 Hartly, DE $195,778 Houston, DE $194,893 Kenton, DE $196,318 Laurel, DE $193,858

Yorklyn, DE $195,637

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

Electronics Engineering Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $219,024. While startup companies pay approximate $185,229.

Electronics Engineering Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$185,229
Growth Stage	51~500	$195,908
Established	501~5000	$211,509
Enterprise	5000+	$219,024

Electronics Engineering Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Electronics Engineering Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Electronics Engineering Director positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Electronics Engineering Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Electronics Engineering Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$274,149	$132.0	40%
Financial Services	$254,567	$122.0	30%
Pharmaceuticals	$244,776	$118.0	25%
Aerospace & Defense	$234,985	$113.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$234,985	$113.0	20%

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

Understanding how an Electronics 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 July 01, 2026

$178,672

Average $195,821/year

$213,333

$14,889

Average $16,318/month

$17,778

$3,436

Average $3,766/week

$4,103

$86

Average $94/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$213,333	$17,778	$4,103	$103
Average	$195,821	$16,318	$3,766	$94
25th Percentile	$178,672	$14,889	$3,436	$86

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