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How much does a Director of Software Engineering make in Illinois? The average Director of Software Engineering salary in Illinois is $217,100 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $197,900 and $243,800. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Director of Software Engineering Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Director of Software Engineering Salary $180,419 IL March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Director of Software Engineering Salary $197,900 IL March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Director of Software Engineering Salary $217,100 IL March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Director of Software Engineering Salary $243,800 IL March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Director of Software Engineering Salary $268,109 IL March 26, 2024
25% $197,900 10% $180,419 90% $268,109 75% $243,800 $217,100 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Director of Software Engineering establishes policies and procedures that produce high-quality software product and service. Directs and oversees the software engineering function in developing, releasing, and maintaining software applications/operating systems according to business needs. Being a Director of Software Engineering typically reports to top management. Requires a bachelor's degree. The Director of Software Engineering 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. Working as a Director of Software Engineering typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $222,553 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $221,704 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $200,913 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $202,822 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $206,004 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $221,704 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $199,852 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $198,155 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $206,004 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $195,184 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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