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Area Director of Engineering

Average Area Director of Engineering Salary

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$148,106
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$96k
MEDIAN
$148k
90%
$199k

The average salary for an Area Director of Engineering is $148,106 in 2025

Base Salary
$96k - $199k
Bonus
$5k - $40k
Profit Sharing
$2k - $31k
Commission
$7k - $31k
Total Pay
$98k - $220k
Based on 2,858 salary profiles (last updated Aug 03 2022)
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Common Health Benefits for a Area Director of Engineering

Medical
93%
Dental
86%
Vision
80%
None
7%

Gender Breakdown for Area Director of Engineerings

Male
91.9%
Female
7.4%
Prefer to self-define
0.7%
This data is based on 1,676 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Area Director of Engineerings

What is the highest pay for Area Director of Engineerings?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Area Director of Engineering is $199k / year

What is the lowest pay for Area Director of Engineerings?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Area Director of Engineering is $96k / year

How can Area Director of Engineerings increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an Area Director of Engineering is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Area Director of Engineering that oversees more junior Area Director of Engineerings, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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