What are the main factors that influence an Embedded Software 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 Embedded Software Engineering Director?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Embedded Software Engineering Director roles, with salaries approximately 65% above the market median.

How does experience change An Embedded Software Engineering Director's salary?

An Embedded Software Engineering Director's salary grows with experience: an Embedded Software Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $196,181, an Embedded Software Engineering Supervisor (12+ years)earns $124,211, an Embedded Software Engineering Manager (12+ years)earns $155,507, an Embedded Software Engineering Senior Manager (12+ years)earns $187,421, an Embedded Software Engineering Director (12+ years)earns $214,937,

What are the highest paying states for an Embedded Software Engineering Director?

Embedded Software Engineering Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Embedded Software Engineering Director roles are District of Columbia $234,994, California $234,103, Massachusetts $230,983. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Embedded Software Engineering Director roles make?

Salaries for Embedded Software Engineering Director level roles vary by specialization: Software Engineering Director: $214,155; Embedded Software Engineer VI: $193,721; Embedded Software Engineering Senior Manager: $185,071; Embedded Software Engineer V: $160,551; Embedded Software Engineering Manager: $153,557.

Embedded Software Engineering Director Salary in Delaware

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

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Embedded Software Engineering Director in Delaware is $214,937 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $103.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $245,496
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $203,634 to $230,933
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $193,342

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Embedded Software Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$230,933	$19,244	$4,441	$111
Average	$214,937	$17,911	$4,133	$103
25th Percentile	$203,634	$16,969	$3,916	$98

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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:

Embedded Software Engineer VI (10-12 years): $196,181
Embedded Software Engineering Supervisor (12+ years): $124,211
Embedded Software Engineering Manager (12+ years): $155,507
Embedded Software Engineering Senior Manager (12+ years): $187,421
Embedded Software Engineering Director (12+ years): $214,937

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Embedded Software Engineer VI	10-12 years	$196,181
Embedded Software Engineering Supervisor	12+ years	$124,211
Embedded Software Engineering Manager	12+ years	$155,507
Embedded Software Engineering Senior Manager	12+ years	$187,421
Embedded Software Engineering Director	12+ years	$214,937

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

District of Columbia: $234,994.
California: $234,103.
Massachusetts: $230,983.

District of Columbia $234,994 California $234,103 Massachusetts $230,983 Washington $230,134 New Jersey $230,049 Alaska $229,752 Connecticut $226,823 New York $225,634

Hawaii $221,835 Rhode Island $220,053 Maryland $218,843 Minnesota $217,187 Colorado $216,551 Illinois $216,338 Oregon $215,532 Delaware $214,937

New Hampshire $214,564 Virginia $213,728 Pennsylvania $211,287 Nevada $210,056 North Dakota $209,653 Michigan $209,016 Wisconsin $208,782 Vermont $208,316

Texas $207,021 Maine $206,936 Arizona $206,809 Ohio $206,660 Georgia $204,707 Indiana $203,731 Wyoming $203,540 Utah $203,243

Iowa $203,116 Kansas $202,097 Louisiana $201,800 North Carolina $201,694 Missouri $201,651 Florida $200,823 Montana $200,378 Nebraska $199,953

Kentucky $199,720 South Carolina $198,871 Tennessee $198,340 Idaho $198,128 New Mexico $196,579 Oklahoma $196,239 Alabama $194,987 South Dakota $192,886

Arkansas $191,739 West Virginia $191,124 Mississippi $189,277

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:

Lincoln: $213,970
Little Creek: $215,536
Magnolia: $215,226

Lincoln, DE $213,970 Little Creek, DE $215,536 Magnolia, DE $215,226 Milford, DE $214,513 Marydel, DE $214,865 Millsboro, DE $213,072 Millville, DE $213,401 Milton, DE $213,770

Nassau, DE $213,925 Ocean View, DE $213,365 Rehoboth Beach, DE $213,774 Seaford, DE $213,895 Selbyville, DE $213,010 Smyrna, DE $215,685 Viola, DE $214,691 Woodside, DE $215,269

Bear, DE $214,772 Newark, DE $214,691 Claymont, DE $215,131 Delaware City, DE $214,906 Hockessin, DE $214,672 Kirkwood, DE $214,865 Middletown, DE $214,948 Montchanin, DE $214,721

New Castle, DE $214,753 Odessa, DE $215,054 Port Penn, DE $215,199 Rockland, DE $214,742 Saint Georges, DE $214,880 Townsend, DE $215,211 Winterthur, DE $214,768 Lewes, DE $213,853

Wilmington, DE $214,683 Dover, DE $215,536 Dover Afb, DE $214,401 Bethany Beach, DE $213,140 Bethel, DE $213,361 Bridgeville, DE $213,864 Camden Wyoming, DE $214,929 Cheswold, DE $215,466

Clayton, DE $215,472 Dagsboro, DE $212,991 Delmar, DE $212,650 Ellendale, DE $213,295 Felton, DE $214,496 Fenwick Island, DE $213,038 Frankford, DE $212,666 Frederica, DE $214,708

Georgetown, DE $212,911 Greenwood, DE $213,897 Harbeson, DE $213,138 Harrington, DE $214,224 Hartly, DE $214,891 Houston, DE $213,919 Kenton, DE $215,483 Laurel, DE $212,783

Yorklyn, DE $214,736

Embedded Software Engineering Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Embedded Software Engineering Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $240,406. While startup companies pay approximate $203,312.

Embedded Software Engineering Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$203,312
Growth Stage	51~500	$215,034
Established	501~5000	$232,158
Enterprise	5000+	$240,406

Embedded Software Engineering Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Embedded Software Engineering Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 105% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 65% above the average. In contrast, Embedded Software Engineering Director positions in Construction or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Embedded Software Engineering Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Embedded Software Engineering Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$354,647	$171.0	65%
Internet	$311,659	$150.0	45%
Aerospace & Defense	$290,166	$140.0	35%
Telecom	$279,419	$134.0	30%
Healthcare	$268,672	$129.0	25%

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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$203,634

Average $214,937/year

$230,933

$16,969

Average $17,911/month

$19,244

$3,916

Average $4,133/week

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Average $103/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$230,933	$19,244	$4,441	$111
Average	$214,937	$17,911	$4,133	$103
25th Percentile	$203,634	$16,969	$3,916	$98

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