What are the main factors that influence a Division VP of Engineering's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Division VP of Engineering's salary?

A Division VP of Engineering's salary grows with experience: a General Engineering Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $179,917, a General Engineering Director (5+ years)earns $201,016, a Division VP of Engineering (5+ years)earns $235,482, a Senior Vice President of Engineering (5+ years)earns $295,651, a Head of Engineering (5+ years)earns $371,707,

What are the highest paying states for a Division VP of Engineering?

Division VP of Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Division VP of Engineering roles are District of Columbia $260,800, California $259,800, Massachusetts $256,300. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Division VP of Engineering roles make?

Salaries for Division VP of Engineering level roles vary by specialization: Top Division Executive: $357,487; Vp Engineering: $288,791; VP of Geophysical Engineering: $276,790; VP of Medical Device Engineering: $253,580; VP of Biopharma Process Engineering: $250,853.

How do different companies affect a Division VP of Engineering's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Division VP of Engineering roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Division VP of Engineering Salary in the United States

How much does a Division VP of Engineering make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Division VP of Engineering in the United States is $235,500 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $113.

However, a Division VP of Engineering's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $265,876
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $223,700 to $251,400
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $212,957

10% $212,957

50% (Median) $235,500

90% $265,876

Division VP of Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$251,400	$20,950	$4,835	$121
Average	$235,500	$19,625	$4,529	$113
25th Percentile	$223,700	$18,642	$4,302	$108

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Key Factors That Influence Division VP of Engineering Salaries

A Division VP of Engineering's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Division VP of Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Division VP of Engineering's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

General Engineering Senior Manager (5+ years): $179,917
General Engineering Director (5+ years): $201,016
Division VP of Engineering (5+ years): $235,482
Senior Vice President of Engineering (5+ years): $295,651
Head of Engineering (5+ years): $371,707

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
General Engineering Senior Manager	5+ years	$179,917
General Engineering Director	5+ years	$201,016
Division VP of Engineering	5+ years	$235,482
Senior Vice President of Engineering	5+ years	$295,651
Head of Engineering	5+ years	$371,707

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How Do Division VP of Engineering Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Division VP of Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $260,800.
California: $259,800.
Massachusetts: $256,300.

District of Columbia $260,800 California $259,800 Massachusetts $256,300 Washington $255,400 New Jersey $255,300 Alaska $255,000 Connecticut $251,700 New York $250,400

Hawaii $246,200 Rhode Island $244,200 Maryland $242,900 Minnesota $241,000 Colorado $240,300 Illinois $240,100 Oregon $239,200 Delaware $238,500

New Hampshire $238,100 Virginia $237,200 Pennsylvania $234,500 Nevada $233,100 North Dakota $232,700 Michigan $232,000 Wisconsin $231,700 Vermont $231,200

Texas $229,700 Maine $229,600 Arizona $229,500 Ohio $229,300 Georgia $227,200 Indiana $226,100 Wyoming $225,900 Utah $225,500

Iowa $225,400 Kansas $224,300 Louisiana $223,900 North Carolina $223,800 Missouri $223,800 Florida $222,900 Montana $222,400 Nebraska $221,900

Kentucky $221,600 South Carolina $220,700 Tennessee $220,100 Idaho $219,900 New Mexico $218,200 Oklahoma $217,800 Alabama $216,400 South Dakota $214,100

Arkansas $212,800 West Virginia $212,100 Mississippi $210,100

Top Paying Cities for Division VP of Engineerings

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $297,100
San Francisco: $293,800
Oakland: $287,600

San Jose, CA $297,100

San Francisco, CA $293,800

Oakland, CA $287,600

New York, NY $271,200

Paramus, NJ $267,900

Queens Village, NY $267,900

Passaic, NJ $267,600

Bergenfield, NJ $267,600

Stamford, CT $267,100

Huntington, NY $267,000

Newark, NJ $265,300

Bridgeport, CT $264,800

Vallejo, CA $264,300

New Brunswick, NJ $264,200

Petaluma, CA $264,100

Middlesex, NJ $263,600

Somerset, NJ $263,500

Santa Cruz, CA $263,200

Boston, MA $261,700

Monterey, CA $260,900

Seattle, WA $260,400

Santa Rosa, CA $260,300

Los Angeles, CA $260,200

Juneau, AK $259,600

Washington, DC $259,400

Orange, CA $258,500

Santa Ana, CA $257,900

Long Beach, CA $257,700

Anaheim, CA $257,600

Anchorage, AK $257,500

Santa Maria, CA $256,800

Everett, WA $256,700

Danbury, CT $255,900

Bremerton, WA $255,600

Tacoma, WA $254,700

New Suffolk, NY $254,700

Sacramento, CA $254,700

Santa Barbara, CA $254,400

Trenton, NJ $254,200

San Diego, CA $254,200

Brockton, MA $253,900

Fairbanks, AK $253,300

Lompoc, CA $252,700

Lowell, MA $252,500

Ventura, CA $252,500

Nashua, NH $252,400

Stockton, CA $252,400

Modesto, CA $250,700

Poughkeepsie, NY $250,200

Kennewick, WA $249,700

Olympia, WA $249,700

New Haven, CT $249,600

Lawrence, MA $248,800

Hartford, CT $248,600

Riverside, CA $248,500

New Bedford, MA $248,300

Richland, WA $248,300

Bakersfield, CA $247,900

Atlantic City, NJ $247,800

San Bernardino, CA $247,800

New Britain, CT $247,800

New London, CT $247,700

Norwich, CT $247,700

Portsmouth, NH $247,600

Boulder, CO $247,100

Portland, OR $246,800

Worcester, MA $246,800

Minneapolis, MN $246,000

Philadelphia, PA $245,700

Honolulu, HI $244,900

Saint Paul, MN $244,800

Vineland, NJ $244,800

Providence, RI $244,100

Chicago, IL $243,400

Bellingham, WA $243,100

Baltimore, MD $242,900

Springfield, MA $242,900

Chico, CA $242,300

Pittsfield, MA $241,600

Manchester, NH $241,200

Spokane, WA $240,100

Denver, CO $240,100

Albany, NY $239,000

Troy, NY $238,900

Nassau, NY $238,700

Schenectady, NY $238,400

Wilmington, DE $238,200

Burlington, VT $237,900

Salem, OR $237,800

Portland, ME $237,100

Yakima, WA $236,900

Rochester, MN $236,100

Reno, NV $236,000

Fresno, CA $236,000

Milwaukee, WI $235,800

Detroit, MI $235,600

Allentown, PA $235,500

Ann Arbor, MI $235,500

Colorado Springs, CO $235,100

Syracuse, NY $235,000

Carson City, NV $235,000

Houston, TX $234,600

Eugene, OR $234,500

Gary, IN $234,200

Bismarck, ND $234,000

Springfield, OR $234,000

Galveston, TX $233,800

Medford, OR $233,500

Fort Collins, CO $233,400

Concord, NH $233,300

Austin, TX $233,200

Mesa, AZ $232,700

Reading, PA $232,700

Phoenix, AZ $232,700

Dallas, TX $232,600

Saint Cloud, MN $232,400

Madison, WI $232,000

Utica, NY $231,400

Rochester, NY $231,000

Des Moines, IA $231,000

Raleigh, NC $231,000

Atlanta, GA $230,600

Battle Creek, MI $230,600

Salt Lake City, UT $230,500

Lancaster, PA $230,100

Harrisburg, PA $229,800

Kansas City, MO $229,600

Kansas City, KS $229,500

Champaign, IL $229,500

Fort Worth, TX $229,500

Columbus, OH $229,500

Boca Raton, FL $229,400

Pittsburgh, PA $229,300

Richmond, VA $229,200

Indianapolis, IN $229,200

Cleveland, OH $229,200

Cincinnati, OH $228,900

Las Vegas, NV $228,900

Petersburg, VA $228,500

Huntsville, AL $228,200

Lansing, MI $228,000

Lebanon, PA $228,000

Pueblo, CO $227,900

Appleton, WI $227,900

Buffalo, NY $227,800

Racine, WI $227,700

Dayton, OH $227,700

Charlotte, NC $227,600

Saint Louis, MO $227,600

York, PA $227,400

Elkhart, IN $227,400

Gastonia, NC $227,400

Billings, MT $227,300

Beaumont, TX $227,300

Benton Harbor, MI $227,200

Lorain, OH $227,200

Toledo, OH $227,100

Rock Hill, SC $227,000

Binghamton, NY $227,000

Rockford, IL $226,900

Springfield, IL $226,800

Elyria, OH $226,700

Fargo, ND $226,700

Flagstaff, AZ $226,600

Fort Lauderdale, FL $226,400

Duluth, MN $226,300

Miami, FL $226,300

Cheyenne, WY $226,100

Grand Forks, ND $226,100

Bangor, ME $225,600

Cedar Rapids, IA $225,400

Durham, NC $225,300

Louisville, KY $225,200

Grand Rapids, MI $225,200

Hialeah, FL $225,200

Casper, WY $224,800

Scranton, PA $224,600

Virginia Beach, VA $224,500

New Orleans, LA $224,500

Akron, OH $224,300

Peoria, IL $224,000

Sarasota, FL $224,000

Nashville, TN $223,800

Omaha, NE $223,800

Green Bay, WI $223,800

Baton Rouge, LA $223,700

Charleston, SC $223,700

Jamestown, NY $223,500

Davenport, IA $223,500

Tucson, AZ $223,400

Saint Petersburg, FL $223,300

Tampa, FL $223,200

Evansville, IN $223,100

Port Arthur, TX $223,100

Bradenton, FL $223,000

Santa Fe, NM $222,600

Orlando, FL $222,200

Clearwater, FL $222,100

La Crosse, WI $221,600

Canton, OH $221,600

Albuquerque, NM $221,500

Newport News, VA $221,400

High Point, NC $221,400

Ogden, UT $221,300

Corpus Christi, TX $221,100

Norfolk, VA $220,900

Laramie, WY $220,900

Rock Island, IL $220,800

Saginaw, MI $220,700

Jacksonville, FL $220,700

Salisbury, NC $220,700

Boise, ID $220,600

Moline, IL $220,500

Fort Myers, FL $220,400

Memphis, TN $220,400

Tulsa, OK $220,300

Waterloo, IA $220,100

Spartanburg, SC $219,900

Lincoln, NE $219,800

Fort Wayne, IN $219,700

Provo, UT $219,700

Cedar Falls, IA $219,400

San Antonio, TX $219,300

Greensboro, NC $219,200

South Bend, IN $219,200

Savannah, GA $219,000

Muskegon, MI $218,900

Birmingham, AL $218,800

Winston Salem, NC $218,700

Lake Charles, LA $218,200

Anderson, IN $218,100

Lexington, KY $218,000

Augusta, GA $218,000

Greenville, SC $218,000

Lima, OH $217,800

Wichita, KS $217,800

Tuscaloosa, AL $217,800

Springfield, OH $217,500

Columbia, SC $217,500

Asheville, NC $217,100

Bloomington, IN $217,000

Knoxville, TN $216,100

Shreveport, LA $216,100

Wilmington, NC $215,800

Roanoke, VA $215,800

Topeka, KS $215,400

Frankfort, KY $215,300

Oklahoma City, OK $215,200

Chillicothe, OH $215,100

Longview, TX $215,000

Melbourne, FL $215,000

Sioux Falls, SD $214,600

Mobile, AL $214,600

Terre Haute, IN $214,500

Altoona, PA $214,400

Amarillo, TX $214,200

Killeen, TX $214,200

Fayetteville, AR $214,000

Chattanooga, TN $213,900

Sioux City, IA $213,700

Idaho Falls, ID $213,600

Lynchburg, VA $213,400

Gainesville, FL $213,100

Portsmouth, OH $213,000

Little Rock, AR $213,000

Youngstown, OH $212,900

Lafayette, LA $212,900

Daytona Beach, FL $212,700

Clarksville, TN $212,700

Pensacola, FL $212,700

Temple, TX $212,700

Hopkinsville, KY $212,000

Erie, PA $211,900

Florence, SC $211,800

Charleston, WV $211,500

Great Falls, MT $211,300

Tallahassee, FL $211,000

Macon, GA $211,000

Fayetteville, NC $210,900

Waco, TX $210,900

Helena, MT $210,700

Pine Bluff, AR $210,600

Vincennes, IN $210,400

Lubbock, TX $210,300

Alamogordo, NM $210,100

Twin Falls, ID $209,900

Rapid City, SD $209,800

Jackson, MS $209,400

Huntington, WV $209,400

Greenville, MS $209,400

Parkersburg, WV $209,200

Montgomery, AL $209,100

Wichita Falls, TX $208,900

Springfield, MO $208,900

Biloxi, MS $208,800

Monroe, LA $208,500

Johnstown, PA $208,400

Sumter, SC $208,300

Columbus, GA $208,200

Pascagoula, MS $207,800

Abilene, TX $207,800

Kingsport, TN $207,200

Albany, GA $207,200

Gulfport, MS $207,100

Alexandria, LA $206,300

Fort Smith, AR $205,700

El Paso, TX $205,100

Las Cruces, NM $204,000

Harlingen, TX $203,400

Pocatello, ID $203,400

Florence, AL $203,100

Brownsville, TX $203,100

Mcallen, TX $202,600

Dothan, AL $202,200

Columbus, MS $200,800

Altus, OK $199,700

Lawton, OK $199,300

Pierre, SD $198,400

Division VP of Engineering Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Division VP of Engineering salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $263,181. While startup companies pay approximate $222,624.

Division VP of Engineering Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$222,624
Growth Stage	51~500	$235,448
Established	501~5000	$254,135
Enterprise	5000+	$263,181

Division VP of Engineering Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Division VP of Engineering roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Division VP of Engineering positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Division VP of Engineering as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Division VP of Engineering

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$282,600	$136.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$277,890	$134.0	18%
Energy & Utilities	$270,825	$130.0	15%
Chemicals	$259,050	$125.0	10%
Insurance	$254,340	$122.0	8%

How Education impacts a Division VP of Engineering's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Division VP of Engineerings enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Division VP of Engineering with a Bachelor's Degree is between $243,428 and $257,264).

Division VP of Engineering Salaries by Degree Level

$261,500
$258,900
$256,300
$253,800
$251,200
$248,600
$246,000
$243,500

Typical Education for Division VP of Engineering
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	1.4%
High School	27.5%
Associates	58.0%
Bachelors	27.5%
Masters	58.0%
Doctorate	13.0%

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Division VP of Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Division VP of Engineering's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$223,700

Average $235,500/year

$251,400

$18,642

Average $19,625/month

$20,950

$4,302

Average $4,529/week

$4,835

$108

Average $113/hour

$121

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$251,400	$20,950	$4,835	$121
Average	$235,500	$19,625	$4,529	$113
25th Percentile	$223,700	$18,642	$4,302	$108

Division VP of Engineering Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Division VP of Engineering, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Senior Vice President of Engineering role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $295,673 - a projected growth of 26% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Division VP of Engineering

Salaries for a Division VP of Engineering can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $249,312 in 2023 to around $244,877 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Division VP of Engineering salary trends, .

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Most common benefits for Division VP of Engineering

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Common company salaries for Division VP of Engineering

Here are companies hiring for Division VP of Engineering and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Division VP of Engineering

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Division VP of Engineering?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Division VP of Engineering roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

2. What is a VP level salary?

The salary for a Division VP of Engineering typically ranges from $233,900 to $282,000, with a mid-point salary of $255,900. This reflects the specialized nature of the role and the high level of responsibility involved. Compensation may also include additional benefits or profit sharing, depending on the organization.

3. What engineering jobs pay 200k a year?

Engineering jobs that pay around $200k include positions like Division VP of Engineering, which offers a salary range from $233,900 to $282,000. Other roles such as CNO Software Engineer, Lead Engineer, and Data Engineer also provide competitive salaries, often exceeding the $200k mark. Consider these opportunities to strengthen your career profile.

4. Do engineers make 300k a year?

Engineers in the Division VP of Engineering role typically earn between $233,900 and $282,000 annually. While salaries can vary based on experience and location, reaching $300,000 is above the typical range for this position. If you are a skilled engineering leader with a passion for high-quality software, we encourage you to apply.

5. What is a VP of Engineering?

A vice president of engineering is the top executive overseeing a company's engineering function. They develop strategies that guide the daily activities of the engineering team and typically report to the CEO or CTO. The salary for this role ranges from $233,900 to $282,000, with a midpoint of $255,900, reflecting the importance and responsibility of the position.

6. Do engineers make 500k a year?

No, engineers typically do not make 500k a year. For a Division VP of Engineering, the salary ranges from a minimum of $233,900 to a mid-level of $255,900, with a maximum of $282,000. While high compensation can occur with bonuses and equity, reaching 500k is rare for most engineering roles.

7. Is VP of Engineering an executive?

Yes, the VP of Engineering is considered an executive role. They oversee engineering teams and strategies, playing a crucial part in a company's technical direction. Salaries for this position typically range from $233,900 to $282,000, with a midpoint of $255,900, reflecting the importance and responsibility associated with the role.

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