What are the main factors that influence a Director, Test Engineering's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Director, Test Engineering's salary?

A Director, Test Engineering's salary grows with experience: a Software Quality Assurance Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $181,532, a Software Quality Assurance Supervisor (12+ years)earns $123,966, a Software Quality Assurance Manager (12+ years)earns $141,475, a Director, Test Engineering (12+ years)earns $170,973, a Software Quality Assurance Director (12+ years)earns $196,527,

What are the highest paying states for a Director, Test Engineering?

Director, Test Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Director, Test Engineering roles are District of Columbia $182,077, California $181,386, Massachusetts $178,969. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Director, Test Engineering roles make?

Salaries for Director, Test Engineering level roles vary by specialization: Engineering Test Pilot Senior Manager: $219,300; Test Pilot Senior Manager: $219,228; Embedded Software Engineering Director: $212,237; Integrated Solutions Engineering Director: $209,177; Test Pilot Manager: $194,045.

Director, Test Engineering Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Director, Test Engineering make in Hawaii?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Director, Test Engineering in Hawaii is $171,881 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $83.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $195,487
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $158,521 to $184,237
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $146,358

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Director, Test Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$184,237	$15,353	$3,543	$89
Average	$171,881	$14,323	$3,305	$83
25th Percentile	$158,521	$13,210	$3,048	$76

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Key Factors That Influence Director, Test Engineering Salaries

A Director, Test Engineering'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 Director, Test Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Director, Test Engineering'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): $181,532
Early Career (1-2 years): $123,966
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $141,475
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $170,973
Expert (over 8 years): $196,527

Levels	Salary
Software ... Level Director, Test Engineering	$181,532
Software ... Level Director, Test Engineering	$123,966
Software ... Level Director, Test Engineering	$141,475
Director,... Level Director, Test Engineering	$170,973
Software ... Level Director, Test Engineering	$196,527

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How Do Director, Test Engineering 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 Director, Test Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $182,077.
California: $181,386.
Massachusetts: $178,969.

District of Columbia $182,077 California $181,386 Massachusetts $178,969 Washington $178,311 New Jersey $178,245 Alaska $178,015 Connecticut $175,746 New York $174,825

Hawaii $171,881 Rhode Island $170,500 Maryland $169,562 Minnesota $168,280 Colorado $167,786 Illinois $167,622 Oregon $166,997 Delaware $166,536

New Hampshire $166,247 Virginia $165,599 Pennsylvania $163,708 Nevada $162,754 North Dakota $162,442 Michigan $161,948 Wisconsin $161,767 Vermont $161,406

Texas $160,403 Maine $160,337 Arizona $160,238 Ohio $160,123 Georgia $158,610 Indiana $157,854 Wyoming $157,706 Utah $157,475

Iowa $157,377 Kansas $156,587 Louisiana $156,357 North Carolina $156,275 Missouri $156,242 Florida $155,601 Montana $155,255 Nebraska $154,926

Kentucky $154,746 South Carolina $154,088 Tennessee $153,677 Idaho $153,512 New Mexico $152,312 Oklahoma $152,049 Alabama $151,078 South Dakota $149,450

Arkansas $148,562 West Virginia $148,085 Mississippi $146,655

Top Paying Cities for Director, Test Engineerings

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: $170,950
Anahola: $168,709
Captain Cook: $168,539

Aiea, HI $170,950 Anahola, HI $168,709 Captain Cook, HI $168,539 Eleele, HI $169,051 Ewa Beach, HI $170,799 Kapolei, HI $170,662 Haiku, HI $168,834 Hakalau, HI $168,456

Haleiwa, HI $170,334 Hana, HI $168,431 Hanalei, HI $168,488 Hanamaulu, HI $168,831 Hanapepe, HI $169,043 Hauula, HI $170,593 Hawaii National Park, HI $168,651 Hawi, HI $168,931

Hilo, HI $168,814 Princeville, HI $168,796 Holualoa, HI $168,607 Honaunau, HI $168,316 Honokaa, HI $168,533 Honomu, HI $168,798 Hoolehua, HI $168,316 Kaaawa, HI $170,649

Kahuku, HI $170,284 Kahului, HI $169,224 Kailua, HI $170,896 Ocean View, HI $168,747 Waikoloa, HI $168,730 Keauhou, HI $168,607 Kailua Kona, HI $168,811 Kalaheo, HI $168,849

Kalaupapa, HI $168,161 Kamuela, HI $168,618 Kaneohe, HI $170,860 Kapaa, HI $169,033 Kaumakani, HI $169,123 Kaunakakai, HI $168,516 Keaau, HI $168,929 Kealakekua, HI $168,840

Kealia, HI $168,898 Kekaha, HI $168,727 Kihei, HI $169,051 Kilauea, HI $168,799 Kapaau, HI $168,671 Koloa, HI $168,873 Kualapuu, HI $168,467 Kunia, HI $170,608

Kurtistown, HI $168,844 Lahaina, HI $168,877 Laie, HI $170,434 Lanai City, HI $168,467 Laupahoehoe, HI $168,891 Lawai, HI $169,123 Lihue, HI $168,831 Makawao, HI $168,964

Makaweli, HI $168,457 Maunaloa, HI $168,061 Mountain View, HI $168,755 Naalehu, HI $168,414 Ninole, HI $168,301 Ookala, HI $168,355 Paauilo, HI $168,561 Pahala, HI $168,461

Pahoa, HI $168,684 Paia, HI $168,885 Papaaloa, HI $168,914 Papaikou, HI $168,564 Pearl City, HI $170,827 Pepeekeo, HI $168,891 Puunene, HI $169,224 Volcano, HI $168,651

Wahiawa, HI $170,534 Pukalani, HI $168,964 Mililani, HI $170,740 Kula, HI $168,615 Waialua, HI $170,242 Waianae, HI $170,399 Wailuku, HI $168,960 Waimanalo, HI $170,863

Waimea, HI $169,108 Waipahu, HI $170,753 Honolulu, HI $171,009 J B P H H, HI $170,980 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $170,626 Schofield Barracks, HI $170,577 Fort Shafter, HI $171,009 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $171,009

Camp H M Smith, HI $170,972 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $170,806 Wake Island, HI $171,009

Director, Test Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Director, Test Engineering'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 June 01, 2026

$158,521

Average $171,881/year

$184,237

$13,210

Average $14,323/month

$15,353

$3,048

Average $3,305/week

$3,543

$76

Average $83/hour

$89

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$184,237	$15,353	$3,543	$89
Average	$171,881	$14,323	$3,305	$83
25th Percentile	$158,521	$13,210	$3,048	$76

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