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At Hot Topic we pride ourselves on being the destination of pop culture and music merchandise. We do this by hiring the best people, having the best product, and providing the best customer experience for our one-of-a-kind fans. We give back to our communities in our partnerships with Mental Health America, Notes for Notes, and Little Kids Rock. Hot Topic’s unique culture thrives in an open and collaborative work environment where autonomy and authenticity shape your success. As a company that stays ahead of trends, we want you to come with innovative perspectives, cutting-edge thought leadership, and a readiness to learn, all of which will contribute to the continued success of our business. We’ve built an inclusive community where you’re encouraged to be who you are and love what you do! read more

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Hot Topic Director of Engineering Salary

The average Hot Topic Director of Engineering earns an estimated $203,374 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $169,841 with a $33,533 bonus. Hot Topic's Director of Engineering compensation is $15,997 more than the US average for a Director of Engineering. Director of Engineering salaries at Hot Topic can range from $100,000 - $272,000.

The Engineering Department at Hot Topic earns $4,004 more on average than the Product Department.

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$1.16M

$203,374

Average Compensation

$169,841: avg. base

$33,533: avg. bonus

Director of Engineering Salaries at Hot Topic

Directors of Engineering earn $11,025 more than Directors of Engineering.

Director of Engineering

$192k*

Lead Engineer

$159k*

QA Manager

$151k*

Principal Engineer

$150k*

Engineering Manager

$142k*

Senior Developer

$139k*

Data Scientist

$130k*

DevOps

$125k*

Developer

$94k*

$81k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at Hot Topic by Department

The Engineering Department averages $4,004 more than the Product Department, and $19,136 less than the HR Department

$143,170 Avg. total comp.

+$19k

Engineering

$124,034 Avg. total comp.

Product

$120,030 Avg. total comp.

-$4k

Director of Engineering Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Director of Engineering at companies similar size to Hot Topic reported making $191,544, while the average male Director of Engineering at similar sized companies reported making $212,831.

Director of Engineering Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Asian or Pacific Islander Director of Engineering at companies similar size to Hot Topic reported making $229,880, while the average Hispanic or Latino Director of Engineering at similar sized companies reported making $197,733.

How Directors of Engineering at Hot Topic Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Directors of Engineering at Hot Topic believe they're not compensated fairly. 40% of Directors of Engineering at Hot Topic say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (42%) are not satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Hot Topic

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

31% Yes

Does your company give annual bonuses?

40% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

42% Yes

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