Sunday, January 18, 2009

Software Engineering Director Salaries In US

A software engineering director is responsible for all the software development within an organization. He or She Directs the software engineering function in developing, releasing, and maintaining software applications/operating systems according to business needs. Requires a bachelor's degree with at least 10 years of experience in the field. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Reports to Top Management. Typical median salaries of a software engineering director in some of the major US cities are as follows:

New York, NY: US$185,900

Los Angeles, CA: US$174,800

Houston, TX: US$160,900
Miami, FL: US$153,450

Boston, MA: US$176,600
Seattle, WA: US$173,450
Chicago, IL: US$169,600
Phoenix, AZ: US$159,100


Other factors affecting salaries are:
1. Level Of Education
2. Size of Industry one is working in.
3. Since at this high post there are a lot of perks, therefore base salary might be less but other compensations like health care, travel allowance might be more.
4. Level Of Experience (Very important in all managerial positions)

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