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

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 $231,266, an Embedded Software Engineering Supervisor (12+ years)earns $159,314, an Embedded Software Engineering Manager (12+ years)earns $160,519, an Embedded Software Engineering Senior Manager (12+ years)earns $217,115, an Embedded Software Engineering Director (12+ years)earns $221,815,

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 $234,973, California $234,082, Massachusetts $230,962. 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: Embedded Software Engineer VI: $221,265; Software Engineering Director: $214,143; Embedded Software Engineering Senior Manager: $207,726; Embedded Software Engineer V: $160,578; Embedded Software Engineering Manager: $153,577.

Embedded Software Engineering Director Salary in Hawaii

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

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Embedded Software Engineering Director in Hawaii is $221,815 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $107.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $253,225
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $210,149 to $238,256
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $199,527

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Embedded Software Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$238,256	$19,855	$4,582	$115
Average	$221,815	$18,485	$4,266	$107
25th Percentile	$210,149	$17,512	$4,041	$101

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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): $231,266
Embedded Software Engineering Supervisor (12+ years): $159,314
Embedded Software Engineering Manager (12+ years): $160,519
Embedded Software Engineering Senior Manager (12+ years): $217,115
Embedded Software Engineering Director (12+ years): $221,815

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Embedded Software Engineer VI	10-12 years	$231,266
Embedded Software Engineering Supervisor	12+ years	$159,314
Embedded Software Engineering Manager	12+ years	$160,519
Embedded Software Engineering Senior Manager	12+ years	$217,115
Embedded Software Engineering Director	12+ years	$221,815

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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: $234,973.
California: $234,082.
Massachusetts: $230,962.

District of Columbia $234,973 California $234,082 Massachusetts $230,962 Washington $230,113 New Jersey $230,029 Alaska $229,731 Connecticut $226,803 New York $225,614

Hawaii $221,815 Rhode Island $220,033 Maryland $218,823 Minnesota $217,168 Colorado $216,531 Illinois $216,319 Oregon $215,512 Delaware $214,918

New Hampshire $214,545 Virginia $213,709 Pennsylvania $211,268 Nevada $210,037 North Dakota $209,634 Michigan $208,997 Wisconsin $208,764 Vermont $208,297

Texas $207,002 Maine $206,917 Arizona $206,790 Ohio $206,642 Georgia $204,689 Indiana $203,713 Wyoming $203,522 Utah $203,225

Iowa $203,097 Kansas $202,079 Louisiana $201,782 North Carolina $201,676 Missouri $201,633 Florida $200,805 Montana $200,360 Nebraska $199,935

Kentucky $199,702 South Carolina $198,853 Tennessee $198,322 Idaho $198,110 New Mexico $196,561 Oklahoma $196,221 Alabama $194,969 South Dakota $192,868

Arkansas $191,722 West Virginia $191,107 Mississippi $189,260

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:

Aiea: $220,691
Anahola: $219,205
Captain Cook: $219,205

Aiea, HI $220,691 Anahola, HI $219,205 Captain Cook, HI $219,205 Eleele, HI $219,205 Ewa Beach, HI $220,691 Kapolei, HI $220,203 Haiku, HI $219,205 Hakalau, HI $219,205

Haleiwa, HI $219,205 Hana, HI $219,205 Hanalei, HI $219,205 Hanamaulu, HI $219,205 Hanapepe, HI $219,205 Hauula, HI $219,693 Hawaii National Park, HI $219,205 Hawi, HI $219,205

Hilo, HI $219,205 Princeville, HI $219,205 Holualoa, HI $219,205 Honaunau, HI $219,205 Honokaa, HI $219,205 Honomu, HI $219,205 Hoolehua, HI $219,205 Kaaawa, HI $220,096

Kahuku, HI $219,205 Kahului, HI $219,205 Kailua, HI $220,691 Ocean View, HI $219,205 Waikoloa, HI $219,205 Keauhou, HI $219,205 Kailua Kona, HI $219,205 Kalaheo, HI $219,205

Kalaupapa, HI $219,205 Kamuela, HI $219,205 Kaneohe, HI $220,691 Kapaa, HI $219,205 Kaumakani, HI $219,205 Kaunakakai, HI $219,205 Keaau, HI $219,205 Kealakekua, HI $219,205

Kealia, HI $219,205 Kekaha, HI $219,205 Kihei, HI $219,205 Kilauea, HI $219,205 Kapaau, HI $219,205 Koloa, HI $219,205 Kualapuu, HI $219,205 Kunia, HI $219,990

Kurtistown, HI $219,205 Lahaina, HI $219,205 Laie, HI $219,396 Lanai City, HI $219,205 Laupahoehoe, HI $219,205 Lawai, HI $219,205 Lihue, HI $219,205 Makawao, HI $219,205

Makaweli, HI $219,205 Maunaloa, HI $219,205 Mountain View, HI $219,205 Naalehu, HI $219,205 Ninole, HI $219,205 Ookala, HI $219,205 Paauilo, HI $219,205 Pahala, HI $219,205

Pahoa, HI $219,205 Paia, HI $219,205 Papaaloa, HI $219,205 Papaikou, HI $219,205 Pearl City, HI $220,691 Pepeekeo, HI $219,205 Puunene, HI $219,205 Volcano, HI $219,205

Wahiawa, HI $219,990 Pukalani, HI $219,205 Mililani, HI $220,287 Kula, HI $219,205 Waialua, HI $219,205 Waianae, HI $219,396 Wailuku, HI $219,205 Waimanalo, HI $220,691

Waimea, HI $219,205 Waipahu, HI $220,585 Honolulu, HI $220,691 J B P H H, HI $220,691 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $220,096 Schofield Barracks, HI $219,905 Fort Shafter, HI $220,691 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $220,691

Camp H M Smith, HI $220,691 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $220,585 Wake Island, HI $220,691

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.

Last Updated on March 01, 2026

$210,149

Average $221,815/year

$238,256

$17,512

Average $18,485/month

$19,855

$4,041

Average $4,266/week

$4,582

$101

Average $107/hour

$115

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$238,256	$19,855	$4,582	$115
Average	$221,815	$18,485	$4,266	$107
25th Percentile	$210,149	$17,512	$4,041	$101

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