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 ( years)earns $0, an Embedded Software Engineering Supervisor ( years)earns $0, an Embedded Software Engineering Manager (10+ years)earns $160,352, an Embedded Software Engineering Senior Manager ( years)earns $0, an Embedded Software Engineering Director (10+ years)earns $221,543,

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 $234,954, California $234,063, Massachusetts $230,944. 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 Linux Consulting Engineering Director: $233,719; Director of Software Engineering: $214,200; Software Engineering Director: $214,132; Embedded Software Engineer V: $160,603; Embedded Software Engineering Manager: $153,594.

Embedded Software Engineering Director Salary in Rhode Island

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

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Embedded Software Engineering Director in Rhode Island is $221,543 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): $253,106
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $209,882 to $238,064
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $199,264

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Embedded Software Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$238,064	$19,839	$4,578	$114
Average	$221,543	$18,462	$4,260	$107
25th Percentile	$209,882	$17,490	$4,036	$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 ( years): $0
Embedded Software Engineering Supervisor ( years): $0
Embedded Software Engineering Manager (10+ years): $160,352
Embedded Software Engineering Senior Manager ( years): $0
Embedded Software Engineering Director (10+ years): $221,543

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Embedded Software Engineer VI	years	$0
Embedded Software Engineering Supervisor	years	$0
Embedded Software Engineering Manager	10+ years	$160,352
Embedded Software Engineering Senior Manager	years	$0
Embedded Software Engineering Director	10+ years	$221,543

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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: $234,954.
California: $234,063.
Massachusetts: $230,944.

District of Columbia $234,954 California $234,063 Massachusetts $230,944 Washington $230,095 New Jersey $230,010 Alaska $229,713 Connecticut $226,785 New York $225,596

Hawaii $221,798 Rhode Island $220,015 Maryland $218,806 Minnesota $217,150 Colorado $216,514 Illinois $216,302 Oregon $215,495 Delaware $214,901

New Hampshire $214,528 Virginia $213,691 Pennsylvania $211,251 Nevada $210,020 North Dakota $209,617 Michigan $208,980 Wisconsin $208,747 Vermont $208,280

Texas $206,986 Maine $206,901 Arizona $206,774 Ohio $206,625 Georgia $204,673 Indiana $203,697 Wyoming $203,506 Utah $203,208

Iowa $203,081 Kansas $202,063 Louisiana $201,765 North Carolina $201,659 Missouri $201,617 Florida $200,789 Montana $200,344 Nebraska $199,919

Kentucky $199,686 South Carolina $198,837 Tennessee $198,307 Idaho $198,094 New Mexico $196,545 Oklahoma $196,206 Alabama $194,954 South Dakota $192,853

Arkansas $191,707 West Virginia $191,092 Mississippi $189,245

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: $223,623
Albion: $219,909
Ashaway: $224,472

Adamsville, RI $223,623 Albion, RI $219,909 Ashaway, RI $224,472 Barrington, RI $219,909 Block Island, RI $223,304 Bradford, RI $224,323 Bristol, RI $219,697 Carolina, RI $222,498

Charlestown, RI $222,731 Chepachet, RI $219,485 Clayville, RI $219,697 Coventry, RI $219,485 West Greenwich, RI $219,336 East Greenwich, RI $219,633 Exeter, RI $224,323 Fiskeville, RI $219,909

Forestdale, RI $219,697 Foster, RI $219,336 Glendale, RI $219,336 Greene, RI $221,798 Greenville, RI $219,909 Harmony, RI $219,845 Harrisville, RI $219,485 Hope, RI $219,909

Hope Valley, RI $224,472 Hopkinton, RI $224,535 Jamestown, RI $222,286 Kenyon, RI $224,259 Little Compton, RI $223,538 Manville, RI $219,909 Mapleville, RI $219,336 Newport, RI $222,328

Middletown, RI $223,262 North Kingstown, RI $219,272 North Scituate, RI $219,845 Oakland, RI $219,548 Pascoag, RI $219,421 Pawtucket, RI $219,909 Central Falls, RI $219,909 Cumberland, RI $219,909

Lincoln, RI $219,909 Portsmouth, RI $221,437 Prudence Island, RI $219,485 Rockville, RI $224,535 Saunderstown, RI $222,413 Shannock, RI $224,196 Slatersville, RI $219,697 Slocum, RI $222,413

Tiverton, RI $223,686 Wakefield, RI $222,180 Kingston, RI $222,222 Narragansett, RI $222,265 Peace Dale, RI $222,180 Warren, RI $219,845 Warwick, RI $219,909 Westerly, RI $224,599

West Kingston, RI $222,349 West Warwick, RI $219,909 Wood River Junction, RI $224,323 Woonsocket, RI $219,697 North Smithfield, RI $219,845 Wyoming, RI $224,259 Providence, RI $219,909 Cranston, RI $219,909

North Providence, RI $219,909 East Providence, RI $219,909 Riverside, RI $219,909 Rumford, RI $219,909 Smithfield, RI $219,909 Johnston, RI $219,909

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 May 18, 2021

$209,882

Average $221,543/year

$238,064

$17,490

Average $18,462/month

$19,839

$4,036

Average $4,260/week

$4,578

$101

Average $107/hour

$114

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$238,064	$19,839	$4,578	$114
Average	$221,543	$18,462	$4,260	$107
25th Percentile	$209,882	$17,490	$4,036	$101

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