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 $200,856, an Embedded Software Engineering Supervisor (12+ years)earns $127,212, an Embedded Software Engineering Manager (12+ years)earns $159,218, an Embedded Software Engineering Senior Manager (12+ years)earns $191,887, an Embedded Software Engineering Director (12+ years)earns $220,042,

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 $234,983, California $234,092, Massachusetts $230,972. 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: $214,149; Embedded Software Engineer VI: $193,727; Embedded Software Engineering Senior Manager: $185,076; Embedded Software Engineer V: $160,565; Embedded Software Engineering Manager: $153,567.

Embedded Software Engineering Director Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Embedded Software Engineering Director make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Embedded Software Engineering Director in Rhode Island is $220,042 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $106.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $251,314
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $208,486 to $236,411
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $197,965

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Embedded Software Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$236,411	$19,701	$4,546	$114
Average	$220,042	$18,337	$4,232	$106
25th Percentile	$208,486	$17,374	$4,009	$100

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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): $200,856
Embedded Software Engineering Supervisor (12+ years): $127,212
Embedded Software Engineering Manager (12+ years): $159,218
Embedded Software Engineering Senior Manager (12+ years): $191,887
Embedded Software Engineering Director (12+ years): $220,042

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Embedded Software Engineer VI	10-12 years	$200,856
Embedded Software Engineering Supervisor	12+ years	$127,212
Embedded Software Engineering Manager	12+ years	$159,218
Embedded Software Engineering Senior Manager	12+ years	$191,887
Embedded Software Engineering Director	12+ years	$220,042

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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: $234,983.
California: $234,092.
Massachusetts: $230,972.

District of Columbia $234,983 California $234,092 Massachusetts $230,972 Washington $230,123 New Jersey $230,038 Alaska $229,741 Connecticut $226,812 New York $225,624

Hawaii $221,825 Rhode Island $220,042 Maryland $218,832 Minnesota $217,177 Colorado $216,540 Illinois $216,328 Oregon $215,522 Delaware $214,927

New Hampshire $214,554 Virginia $213,718 Pennsylvania $211,277 Nevada $210,046 North Dakota $209,643 Michigan $209,006 Wisconsin $208,773 Vermont $208,306

Texas $207,011 Maine $206,926 Arizona $206,799 Ohio $206,650 Georgia $204,698 Indiana $203,721 Wyoming $203,530 Utah $203,233

Iowa $203,106 Kansas $202,087 Louisiana $201,790 North Carolina $201,684 Missouri $201,642 Florida $200,814 Montana $200,368 Nebraska $199,944

Kentucky $199,710 South Carolina $198,861 Tennessee $198,331 Idaho $198,119 New Mexico $196,569 Oklahoma $196,230 Alabama $194,978 South Dakota $192,876

Arkansas $191,730 West Virginia $191,115 Mississippi $189,268

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:

Adamsville: $222,793
Albion: $220,910
Ashaway: $222,370

Adamsville, RI $222,793 Albion, RI $220,910 Ashaway, RI $222,370 Barrington, RI $220,329 Block Island, RI $221,555 Bradford, RI $222,237 Bristol, RI $221,178 Carolina, RI $221,869

Charlestown, RI $221,950 Chepachet, RI $221,509 Clayville, RI $220,891 Coventry, RI $220,902 West Greenwich, RI $221,511 East Greenwich, RI $220,753 Exeter, RI $221,449 Fiskeville, RI $220,324

Forestdale, RI $222,022 Foster, RI $221,392 Glendale, RI $222,039 Greene, RI $221,683 Greenville, RI $220,409 Harmony, RI $220,694 Harrisville, RI $221,944 Hope, RI $220,462

Hope Valley, RI $222,175 Hopkinton, RI $222,468 Jamestown, RI $221,725 Kenyon, RI $221,842 Little Compton, RI $222,759 Manville, RI $221,201 Mapleville, RI $221,551 Newport, RI $221,948

Middletown, RI $222,046 North Kingstown, RI $221,133 North Scituate, RI $220,696 Oakland, RI $221,791 Pascoag, RI $222,090 Pawtucket, RI $220,000 Central Falls, RI $220,097 Cumberland, RI $221,347

Lincoln, RI $220,318 Portsmouth, RI $221,925 Prudence Island, RI $221,468 Rockville, RI $222,434 Saunderstown, RI $221,591 Shannock, RI $221,855 Slatersville, RI $222,024 Slocum, RI $221,585

Tiverton, RI $222,600 Wakefield, RI $221,780 Kingston, RI $221,695 Narragansett, RI $221,842 Peace Dale, RI $221,753 Warren, RI $220,897 Warwick, RI $220,282 Westerly, RI $222,423

West Kingston, RI $221,765 West Warwick, RI $220,551 Wood River Junction, RI $222,082 Woonsocket, RI $222,035 North Smithfield, RI $221,530 Wyoming, RI $221,855 Providence, RI $219,936 Cranston, RI $219,966

North Providence, RI $219,991 East Providence, RI $219,951 Riverside, RI $220,021 Rumford, RI $219,989 Smithfield, RI $220,435 Johnston, RI $220,065

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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$208,486

Average $220,042/year

$236,411

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Average $18,337/month

$19,701

$4,009

Average $4,232/week

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Average $106/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$236,411	$19,701	$4,546	$114
Average	$220,042	$18,337	$4,232	$106
25th Percentile	$208,486	$17,374	$4,009	$100

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