How much does a Systems Engineering Director make in the United States? The average Systems Engineering Director salary in the United States is $201,585 as of August 27, 2023, but the range typically falls between $170,715 and $214,190. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Systems Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Systems Engineering Director Salary $142,609 US August 27, 2023
25th Percentile Systems Engineering Director Salary $170,715 US August 27, 2023
50th Percentile Systems Engineering Director Salary $201,585 US August 27, 2023
75th Percentile Systems Engineering Director Salary $214,190 US August 27, 2023
90th Percentile Systems Engineering Director Salary $225,666 US August 27, 2023
25% $170,715 10% $142,609 90% $225,666 75% $214,190 $201,585 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Systems Engineering Director

Systems Engineering Director oversees the department responsible for the planning and engineering of an organization's systems infrastructure. Provides leadership to the team and ensures the requirements of the projects/contracts are met. Being a Systems Engineering Director ensures that hardware and/or software are designed and installed in a manner that meets the needs of the organization. Evaluates, designs and develops existing reports/documents for the performance of the systems. Additionally, Systems Engineering Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Systems Engineering Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Systems Engineering Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)... View full job description

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