Embedded Software Engineering Director Salary in California

How much does an Embedded Software Engineering Director make in California?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Embedded Software Engineering Director in California is $234,071 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $113.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $267,277
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $221,788 to $251,452
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $210,605
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Embedded Software Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $251,452 $20,954 $4,836 $121
Average $234,071 $19,506 $4,501 $113
25th Percentile $221,788 $18,482 $4,265 $107
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Key Factors That Influence Embedded Software Engineering Director Salaries

An Embedded Software 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 Embedded Software Engineering Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Embedded Software 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $226,554
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $227,654
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $229,121
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $231,321
  • Expert (over 8 years): $234,071
Levels Salary
Entry Level Embedded Software Engineering Director$226,554
Intermediate Level Embedded Software Engineering Director$227,654
Senior Level Embedded Software Engineering Director$229,121
Specialist Level Embedded Software Engineering Director$231,321
Expert Level Embedded Software Engineering Director$234,071
$226,554 0 yr
$227,654 < 2 yrs
$229,121 2-4 yrs
$231,321 5-8 yrs
$234,071 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Embedded Software 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:

  • Los Angeles: $235,068
  • West Hollywood: $235,068
  • Dodgertown: $235,068

Embedded Software Engineering Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Embedded Software 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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$221,788
Average $234,071/year
$251,452
$18,482
Average $19,506/month
$20,954
$4,265
Average $4,501/week
$4,836
$107
Average $113/hour
$121
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $251,452 $20,954 $4,836 $121
Average $234,071 $19,506 $4,501 $113
25th Percentile $221,788 $18,482 $4,265 $107

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