How much does a Vice President of Engineering make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Vice President of Engineering in the United States is $138 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $122 and $157. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Vice President of Engineering Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Vice President of Engineering Salary $107 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Vice President of Engineering Salary $122 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Vice President of Engineering Salary $138 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Vice President of Engineering Salary $157 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Vice President of Engineering Salary $175 US March 26, 2024
25% $122 10% $107 90% $175 75% $157 $138 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Vice President of Engineering develops ideas for new products or product enhancements and oversees the creation and improvement of products researched by the engineering department. Establishes the overall objectives and initiatives of an engineering department. Being a Vice President of Engineering requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Provides engineering expertise to other departments, such as marketing, where needed. In addition, Vice President of Engineering typically reports to top management or a CEO. Responsible for the development of functional or business unit strategy for the entire organization. Defines corporate vision and strategy establishes company direction and focus. Executes multiple high impact initiatives to achieve overall corporate goals. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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