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Director of Engineering Operations

Average Director of Engineering Operations Salary

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$103,910
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$58k
MEDIAN
$104k
90%
$172k

The average salary for a Director of Engineering Operations is $103,910 in 2025

Base Salary
$58k - $172k
Bonus
$2k - $35k
Profit Sharing
$2k - $25k
Commission
$3k - $40k
Total Pay
$56k - $189k
Based on 22,804 salary profiles (last updated Dec 07 2022)
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Common Health Benefits for a Director of Engineering Operations

Medical
81%
Dental
72%
Vision
65%
None
18%

Gender Breakdown for Director of Engineering Operations

Male
56.2%
Female
42.9%
Prefer to self-define
0.9%
This data is based on 10,324 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Director of Engineering Operations

What is the highest pay for Director of Engineering Operations?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Director of Engineering Operations is $172k / year

What is the lowest pay for Director of Engineering Operations?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Director of Engineering Operations is $58k / year

How can Director of Engineering Operations increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Director of Engineering Operations 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 a Director of Engineering Operations that oversees more junior Director of Engineering Operations, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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