Synopsys Engineering Director salary
Based on 27 H-1B filings by Synopsys, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Architectural and Engineering Manager, Manager Hardware Engineering
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $152,111 |
| 25th | $167,718 |
| 50th (median) | $184,650 |
| 75th | $239,685 |
| 90th | $254,387 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $175,139 | $170,128 | $182,930 | 13 |
| FY2021 | $160,460 | $151,247 | $181,530 | 14 |
| FY2022 | $186,223 | $169,394 | $207,952 | 12 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2024 | $213,108 | $178,232 | $232,811 | 15 |
| FY2025 | $181,503 | $173,521 | $228,807 | 15 |
| FY2026 | $203,156 | $167,766 | $249,890 | 12 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 15). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 2 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a engineering director make at Synopsys?
In H-1B filings, Synopsys, Inc.'s median base salary for Engineering Director is $184,650; half of filings fall between $167,718 and $239,685. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Synopsys sponsor H-1B visas for engineering directors?
Yes. Synopsys, Inc. filed 27 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 11-9041 (Architectural and Engineering Managers), so this page covers every job title Synopsys filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology