Startup Director of Engineering Salary

Startups pay Directors of Engineering a median salary of $251,884 per year. Based on 411 Director of Engineering job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $161,199 and $359,758, with an average of $254,950.

95th Percentile
$359,758
Average
$254,950
Range
$161,199 - $359,758
Sample Size
411
Last updated August 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Director of Engineering Compensation Trends

Track how Director of Engineering compensation has evolved over time. This chart shows the 95th percentile salary trends, giving you insight into competitive compensation packages for Director of Engineering positions in the startup ecosystem.

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🇺🇸 United States $366,453

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