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Director of Engineering Salary in Denver

Director of Engineering Salary in Denver

Director of Engineerings in Denver earn $200K–$245K. Median: $210K. Based on 15 public job postings (2025–2026).

💰 $200K–$245K salary range

Median: $210K  ·  Based on 15 public Denver job postings  ·  Updated October 11, 2026


This Director of Engineering salary benchmark for Denver is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect the posted-range midpoint and are refreshed as new postings are collected.

📊 Salary breakdown

Director of Engineering pay in Denver vs. national

  • Denver: $210K median
  • National: $247K median

Denver Director of Engineering pay runs 15% below the national median.

Engineering salaries in Denver by seniority

What does a Director of Engineering in Denver do?

Director of Engineerings are engineers who design, build, and operate the core software systems. This benchmark reflects Director-level base compensation for Denver-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average Director of Engineering salary in Denver?
The median pay is $210K, with a typical range of $200K–$245K, based on 15 public Denver job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does Denver compare to the national Director of Engineering salary?
The national median is $247K; Denver is shown above.

Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 Denver postings.

Methodology

Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 15 public job postings located in Denver (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 Denver postings required to publish. Last refreshed October 11, 2026.

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