What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Director, Software Engineering's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Director, Software Engineering?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Director, Software Engineering roles, with salaries approximately 35% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assistant Director, Software Engineering's salary?

An Assistant Director, Software Engineering's salary grows with experience: starting around $148,474 for beginners, reaching about $169,067 at mid-level, and approach $240,813 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Director, Software Engineering?

Assistant Director, Software Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Director, Software Engineering roles are District of Columbia $235,941, California $235,046, Massachusetts $231,913. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Assistant Director, Software Engineering level roles vary by specialization: VP of Software Engineering: $241,484; Senior Director Of Software Engineering: $214,281; Director of Software Engineering: $214,200; Software Engineering Director: $214,158; Embedded Software Engineering Director: $212,247.

Assistant Director, Software Engineering Salary in Oregon

How much does an Assistant Director, Software Engineering make in Oregon? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Director, Software Engineering in Oregon is $216,400 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $104.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $242,412
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $207,253 to $230,016
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $198,926

10% $198,926

50% (Median) $216,400

90% $242,412

Assistant Director, Software Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$230,016	$19,168	$4,423	$111
Average	$216,400	$18,033	$4,162	$104
25th Percentile	$207,253	$17,271	$3,986	$100

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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 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): $148,474
Early Career (1-2 years): $170,683
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $169,067
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $213,563
Expert (over 8 years): $240,813

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Software Engineer IV	less than 1 year	$148,474
Software Engineer V	1-2 years	$170,683
Software Engineering Manager	2-4 years	$169,067
Assistant Director, Software Engineering	5-8 years	$213,563
VP of Software Engineering	over 8 years	$240,813

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: $235,941.
California: $235,046.
Massachusetts: $231,913.

District of Columbia $235,941 California $235,046 Massachusetts $231,913 Washington $231,061 New Jersey $230,976 Alaska $230,678 Connecticut $227,737 New York $226,543

Hawaii $222,729 Rhode Island $220,939 Maryland $219,724 Minnesota $218,062 Colorado $217,423 Illinois $217,210 Oregon $216,400 Delaware $215,803

New Hampshire $215,428 Virginia $214,589 Pennsylvania $212,138 Nevada $210,902 North Dakota $210,497 Michigan $209,858 Wisconsin $209,624 Vermont $209,155

Texas $207,855 Maine $207,770 Arizona $207,642 Ohio $207,493 Georgia $205,532 Indiana $204,552 Wyoming $204,360 Utah $204,062

Iowa $203,934 Kansas $202,911 Louisiana $202,613 North Carolina $202,506 Missouri $202,463 Florida $201,632 Montana $201,185 Nebraska $200,759

Kentucky $200,524 South Carolina $199,672 Tennessee $199,139 Idaho $198,926 New Mexico $197,370 Oklahoma $197,029 Alabama $195,772 South Dakota $193,663

Arkansas $192,512 West Virginia $191,894 Mississippi $190,040

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Director, Software Engineering

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:

Antelope: $205,971
Aurora: $218,461
Beaverton: $222,861

Antelope, OR $205,971

Aurora, OR $218,461

Beaverton, OR $222,861

Beavercreek, OR $219,215

Boring, OR $220,632

Bridal Veil, OR $220,291

Brightwood, OR $216,856

Canby, OR $218,606

Cascade Locks, OR $213,751

Clackamas, OR $222,778

Clatskanie, OR $213,357

Colton, OR $216,918

Columbia City, OR $218,874

Corbett, OR $219,211

Donald, OR $217,293

Dufur, OR $207,094

Eagle Creek, OR $219,684

Estacada, OR $216,387

Fairview, OR $222,397

Gervais, OR $214,987

Gladstone, OR $222,699

Government Camp, OR $212,914

Grass Valley, OR $206,433

Gresham, OR $222,326

Hood River, OR $212,530

Hubbard, OR $216,185

Kent, OR $205,969

Lake Oswego, OR $223,238

Marylhurst, OR $222,951

Maupin, OR $206,214

Molalla, OR $215,111

Moro, OR $206,868

Mosier, OR $210,340

Mount Hood Parkdale, OR $211,742

Mulino, OR $218,350

Odell, OR $212,044

Oregon City, OR $221,141

Rainier, OR $216,458

Rhododendron, OR $214,859

Rufus, OR $207,510

Saint Helens, OR $218,177

Warren, OR $219,394

Deer Island, OR $217,397

Sandy, OR $217,988

Scappoose, OR $219,098

Shaniko, OR $206,649

The Dalles, OR $208,238

Troutdale, OR $221,548

Tualatin, OR $222,205

Tygh Valley, OR $208,032

Vernonia, OR $215,788

Wasco, OR $207,041

Welches, OR $215,793

West Linn, OR $222,207

Wilsonville, OR $220,822

Woodburn, OR $215,452

Happy Valley, OR $223,081

Damascus, OR $221,966

Amity, OR $214,452

Arch Cape, OR $208,801

Astoria, OR $210,154

Banks, OR $218,755

Bay City, OR $209,679

Beaver, OR $210,747

Buxton, OR $217,425

Cannon Beach, OR $208,709

Carlton, OR $214,989

Cloverdale, OR $209,445

Cornelius, OR $220,389

Dayton, OR $215,128

Dundee, OR $216,860

Forest Grove, OR $218,638

Gales Creek, OR $216,202

Garibaldi, OR $209,698

Gaston, OR $217,508

Hammond, OR $207,772

Hebo, OR $210,124

Hillsboro, OR $220,997

Manning, OR $217,662

Lafayette, OR $215,390

Mcminnville, OR $214,337

Manzanita, OR $209,423

Nehalem, OR $209,979

Newberg, OR $218,793

North Plains, OR $219,986

Oceanside, OR $208,957

Pacific City, OR $209,455

Rockaway Beach, OR $209,415

Saint Paul, OR $216,068

Seaside, OR $210,570

Sherwood, OR $221,065

Tillamook, OR $210,896

Netarts, OR $209,153

Timber, OR $216,100

Tolovana Park, OR $208,741

Warrenton, OR $208,650

Wheeler, OR $209,958

Yamhill, OR $215,661

Neskowin, OR $209,346

Portland, OR $223,283

Salem, OR $215,164

Keizer, OR $215,205

Albany, OR $213,044

Alsea, OR $209,421

Aumsville, OR $214,753

Blodgett, OR $209,658

Brownsville, OR $210,817

Cascadia, OR $208,328

Corvallis, OR $212,537

Crabtree, OR $212,828

Crawfordsville, OR $210,710

Dallas, OR $214,092

Depoe Bay, OR $208,616

Detroit, OR $207,784

Eddyville, OR $208,539

Falls City, OR $213,044

Foster, OR $209,962

Gates, OR $211,793

Grand Ronde, OR $212,162

Halsey, OR $210,853

Idanha, OR $207,953

Independence, OR $214,893

Jefferson, OR $214,433

Lebanon, OR $211,030

Logsden, OR $209,415

Lyons, OR $212,240

Mill City, OR $212,257

Monmouth, OR $213,527

Mount Angel, OR $214,932

Neotsu, OR $209,594

Newport, OR $208,211

South Beach, OR $207,531

Lincoln City, OR $209,338

Otis, OR $209,749

Otter Rock, OR $208,249

Philomath, OR $210,401

Rickreall, OR $214,930

Rose Lodge, OR $209,958

Saint Benedict, OR $214,902

Scio, OR $213,189

Scotts Mills, OR $214,397

Seal Rock, OR $207,286

Shedd, OR $210,766

Sheridan, OR $213,615

Siletz, OR $209,023

Silverton, OR $214,461

Stayton, OR $213,875

Mehama, OR $213,304

Sublimity, OR $214,224

Sweet Home, OR $210,342

Gleneden Beach, OR $208,841

Tangent, OR $211,145

Tidewater, OR $208,034

Toledo, OR $208,275

Turner, OR $214,787

Waldport, OR $207,542

Willamina, OR $212,882

Eugene, OR $212,181

Agness, OR $205,394

Allegany, OR $205,641

Alvadore, OR $211,976

Azalea, OR $207,795

Bandon, OR $205,801

Blachly, OR $210,169

Blue River, OR $206,921

Broadbent, OR $205,485

Brookings, OR $206,674

Camas Valley, OR $205,598

Canyonville, OR $207,135

Cheshire, OR $210,953

Coos Bay, OR $205,703

Coquille, OR $205,717

Cottage Grove, OR $210,242

Crescent Lake, OR $205,990

Creswell, OR $211,486

Culp Creek, OR $209,359

Curtin, OR $210,086

Days Creek, OR $206,864

Deadwood, OR $209,300

Dexter, OR $210,879

Dillard, OR $206,254

Dorena, OR $208,731

Drain, OR $209,327

Elkton, OR $207,855

Elmira, OR $211,232

Fall Creek, OR $210,597

Florence, OR $207,669

Gardiner, OR $205,982

Glendale, OR $207,363

Glide, OR $206,482

Gold Beach, OR $206,052

Harrisburg, OR $211,650

Idleyld Park, OR $205,982

Junction City, OR $211,512

Lakeside, OR $206,048

Langlois, OR $205,598

Lorane, OR $210,653

Lowell, OR $210,574

Mapleton, OR $208,111

Marcola, OR $211,235

Pleasant Hill, OR $211,801

Monroe, OR $210,570

Myrtle Creek, OR $206,274

Myrtle Point, OR $205,564

North Bend, OR $205,709

Noti, OR $210,525

Oakland, OR $207,533

Oakridge, OR $208,488

Ophir, OR $206,031

Port Orford, OR $205,747

Powers, OR $205,705

Reedsport, OR $207,162

Riddle, OR $206,696

Roseburg, OR $206,551

Scottsburg, OR $206,798

Springfield, OR $211,754

Sixes, OR $205,575

Sutherlin, OR $207,637

Swisshome, OR $208,341

Tenmile, OR $205,805

Thurston, OR $211,850

Tiller, OR $207,049

Umpqua, OR $206,378

Veneta, OR $211,051

Vida, OR $209,445

Walterville, OR $210,435

Walton, OR $209,743

Wedderburn, OR $206,173

Westfir, OR $209,180

Westlake, OR $207,081

Wilbur, OR $206,745

Winchester, OR $206,759

Winston, OR $205,845

Wolf Creek, OR $207,742

Yachats, OR $207,582

Yoncalla, OR $208,748

Medford, OR $211,243

Central Point, OR $210,947

White City, OR $209,619

Ashland, OR $209,713

Butte Falls, OR $208,364

Cave Junction, OR $207,774

Eagle Point, OR $210,067

Gold Hill, OR $210,446

Grants Pass, OR $208,792

Jacksonville, OR $210,062

Kerby, OR $208,098

Merlin, OR $207,446

Murphy, OR $209,589

O Brien, OR $207,672

Phoenix, OR $211,177

Prospect, OR $207,840

Rogue River, OR $209,494

Selma, OR $207,580

Shady Cove, OR $209,775

Talent, OR $210,774

Trail, OR $208,172

Wilderville, OR $208,017

Williams, OR $209,410

Klamath Falls, OR $207,802

Crater Lake, OR $205,568

Adel, OR $206,627

Beatty, OR $206,101

Bly, OR $206,299

Bonanza, OR $206,474

Chiloquin, OR $206,453

Dairy, OR $206,361

Fort Klamath, OR $206,384

Keno, OR $207,885

Lakeview, OR $206,798

Malin, OR $206,740

Merrill, OR $206,828

Midland, OR $207,049

New Pine Creek, OR $207,262

Paisley, OR $206,291

Plush, OR $206,529

Silver Lake, OR $206,216

Sprague River, OR $206,272

Summer Lake, OR $206,020

Christmas Valley, OR $206,365

Bend, OR $206,843

Fields, OR $206,583

Ashwood, OR $205,922

Brothers, OR $206,114

Burns, OR $206,615

Princeton, OR $206,225

Diamond, OR $206,088

Camp Sherman, OR $206,244

Chemult, OR $206,095

Crane, OR $206,451

Crescent, OR $205,988

Culver, OR $206,401

Fort Rock, OR $206,244

Frenchglen, OR $206,069

Gilchrist, OR $206,387

Hines, OR $206,657

La Pine, OR $206,610

Madras, OR $206,544

Mitchell, OR $206,086

Paulina, OR $206,167

Post, OR $206,073

Powell Butte, OR $206,566

Prineville, OR $206,574

Redmond, OR $206,866

Riley, OR $206,061

Sisters, OR $206,248

Terrebonne, OR $206,657

Warm Springs, OR $206,284

Pendleton, OR $213,227

Adams, OR $209,044

Arlington, OR $206,670

Athena, OR $213,700

Baker City, OR $206,794

Bates, OR $206,220

Boardman, OR $212,274

Bridgeport, OR $206,263

Canyon City, OR $206,553

Condon, OR $206,180

Cove, OR $206,580

Dayville, OR $206,329

Echo, OR $213,830

Elgin, OR $206,621

Enterprise, OR $206,144

Fossil, OR $206,212

Haines, OR $206,670

Halfway, OR $206,220

Helix, OR $218,736

Heppner, OR $206,310

Hereford, OR $206,355

Hermiston, OR $219,925

Lexington, OR $210,103

Oxbow, OR $205,287

Imbler, OR $206,734

Imnaha, OR $204,776

Ione, OR $206,615

Irrigon, OR $218,480

John Day, OR $206,887

Joseph, OR $205,903

Kimberly, OR $206,267

La Grande, OR $206,858

Long Creek, OR $206,303

Lostine, OR $206,397

Meacham, OR $206,668

Mikkalo, OR $206,924

Milton Freewater, OR $211,716

Monument, OR $206,259

Mount Vernon, OR $206,540

North Powder, OR $206,580

Pilot Rock, OR $207,337

Prairie City, OR $206,691

Richland, OR $206,014

Seneca, OR $206,566

Spray, OR $206,252

Stanfield, OR $219,347

Summerville, OR $206,647

Sumpter, OR $206,474

Ukiah, OR $206,272

Umatilla, OR $220,977

Union, OR $206,623

Unity, OR $206,583

Wallowa, OR $206,681

Weston, OR $209,613

Adrian, OR $203,167

Arock, OR $205,338

Brogan, OR $206,178

Drewsey, OR $206,433

Durkee, OR $206,035

Harper, OR $205,594

Huntington, OR $206,197

Ironside, OR $206,284

Jamieson, OR $205,630

Jordan Valley, OR $205,372

Juntura, OR $206,282

Nyssa, OR $204,158

Ontario, OR $204,601

Riverside, OR $206,073

Vale, OR $205,688

Westfall, OR $206,346

Assistant Director, Software Engineering Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Director, Software Engineering roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Assistant Director, Software Engineering positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Director, Software Engineering as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Director, Software Engineering

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$292,140	$140.0	35%
Pharmaceuticals	$264,008	$127.0	22%
Internet	$259,680	$125.0	20%
Biotechnology	$248,860	$120.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$238,040	$114.0	10%

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.

$207,253

Average $216,400/year

$230,016

$17,271

Average $18,033/month

$19,168

$3,986

Average $4,162/week

$4,423

$100

Average $104/hour

$111

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$230,016	$19,168	$4,423	$111
Average	$216,400	$18,033	$4,162	$104
25th Percentile	$207,253	$17,271	$3,986	$100

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