Assistant Director, Software Engineering Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Director, Software Engineering make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Director, Software Engineering in the United States is $213,081 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $102.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $238,740
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $204,148 to $226,512
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $196,015
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Assistant Director, Software Engineering Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $226,512 $18,876 $4,356 $109
Average $213,081 $17,757 $4,098 $102
25th Percentile $204,148 $17,012 $3,926 $98
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Director, Software Engineering Salaries

An Assistant Director, Software 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Director, Software Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Director, Software 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): $205,149
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $205,901
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $206,902
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $208,154
  • Expert (over 8 years): $209,406
Levels Salary
Entry Level Assistant Director, Software Engineering$205,149
Intermediate Level Assistant Director, Software Engineering$205,901
Senior Level Assistant Director, Software Engineering$206,902
Specialist Level Assistant Director, Software Engineering$208,154
Expert Level Assistant Director, Software Engineering$209,406
$205,149 0 yr
$205,901 < 2 yrs
$206,902 2-4 yrs
$208,154 5-8 yrs
$209,406 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Director, Software 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 Assistant Director, Software Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $235,923.
  • California: $235,028.
  • Massachusetts: $231,896.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Director, Software 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:

  • San Jose: $268,759
  • San Francisco: $266,117
  • Oakland: $260,215

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Director, Software Engineering's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.12% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Employment Authorization (Mentioned in 3.03% Job Postings):
  • Microservices (Mentioned in 1.7% Job Postings): Developing applications from modular components to make it easier to scale and faster to create.
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Leadership 5.12%
Employment Authorization 3.03%
Microservices 1.7%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Assistant Director, Software Engineering's salary.
  • Scenario Testing: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Analytical Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Competitiveness: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Scenario Testing
 $227,997
7%
Analytical Skills
 $227,997
7%
Competitiveness
 $227,997
7%
Relational Databases
 $225,866
6%
Employment Authorization
 $223,735
5%
Machine Learning
 $223,735
5%
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How Education impacts an Assistant Director, Software Engineering's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Director, Software Engineerings enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Director, Software Engineering with a Bachelor's Degree is between $208,744 and $220,153).

Assistant Director, Software Engineering Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Director, Software Engineering
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.4%
High School 3.5%
Associates 1.3%
Bachelors 44.2%
Masters 43.9%
Doctorate 6.6%
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Assistant Director, Software Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Director, Software 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.

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Average $213,081/year
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Average $102/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $226,512 $18,876 $4,356 $109
Average $213,081 $17,757 $4,098 $102
25th Percentile $204,148 $17,012 $3,926 $98

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Salary Trends for Assistant Director, Software Engineering

Salaries for an Assistant Director, Software Engineering can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $197,028 in 2023 to around $192,147 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Director, Software Engineering salary trends, .

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