Chief of Engineering Salary

Chief of Engineering Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief of Engineering Salary $244,698 US December 01, 2024
25th Percentile Chief of Engineering Salary $274,155 US December 01, 2024
50th Percentile Chief of Engineering Salary $306,509 US December 01, 2024
75th Percentile Chief of Engineering Salary $347,573 US December 01, 2024
90th Percentile Chief of Engineering Salary $384,959 US December 01, 2024
25% $274,155 10% $244,698 90% $384,959 75% $347,573 $306,509 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

How much does a Chief of Engineering earn in the United States?

As of December 01, 2024, a Chief of Engineering in the United States earns an average salary of $306,509 per year.
A Chief of Engineering's salary can be paid hourly, weekly or monthly depending on the company and job type. Most part-time jobs will be paid hourly or weekly. Using the salary calculator, the average pay comes out to be about $147 an hour, $5,894/week, or $25,542/month.
The average salary of a Chief of Engineering ranges from $274,155 to $347,573. The average salary range for a Chief of Engineering varies widely, which indicates that there are many opportunities for advancement, promotions, and salary increases. These opportunities depend on many factors, including skills, education, certifications, location, and years of experience.
According to job salary data displays, Chief of Engineering in District of Columbia and California are high in demand. Chief of Engineering in District of Columbia earn an average salary of $341,144 per year, which is $34,636(11.3%) more than the national average of $306,509. District of Columbia is ranked as the top salary of a Chief of Engineering nationwide.

What is the Average Chief of Engineering Salary by City?

Below is a list of the average salaries for a Chief of Engineering in 10 cities in the United States. We've identified 354 cities where the typical salary for a Chief of Engineering job is above the national average. The highest paying city for a Chief of Engineering is in San Jose, CA, and the average salary for a Chief of Engineering job is $384,669, which is higher than the national average.
This is followed by Santa Clara, CA and Fremont, CA in second and third places, which beat the national average by $78,160(25.5%) and $77,547(25.3%) respectively. In fourth place is Daly City, CA, which pays $76,627(25%), above the national average. San Francisco, CA, Oakland, CA and Berkeley, CA continue the rankings.
Based on the summary of average salaries paid by cities, the Chief of Engineering job market in San Jose, CA is relatively active with a higher-paying salary compared to other cities in the United States.
Finally, Chief of Engineering jobs pay differently based on the city, even if they are in the same state. The cost of living might be a key factor when considering the location and salary of a Chief of Engineering position.
CITY Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
San Jose $384,669 $32,056 $7,397 $185
Santa Clara $384,669 $32,056 $7,397 $185
Fremont $384,056 $32,005 $7,386 $185
Daly City $383,136 $31,928 $7,368 $184
San Francisco $383,136 $31,928 $7,368 $184
Oakland $373,941 $31,162 $7,191 $180
Berkeley $373,941 $31,162 $7,191 $180
Hayward $373,328 $31,111 $7,179 $179
Union City $358,002 $29,834 $6,885 $172
West New York $358,002 $29,834 $6,885 $172

What Similar Jobs are Paid to Chief of Engineering in the U.S.?

There are 11 jobs that we find are related to the Chief of Engineering job category,these similar jobs include Chief Engineering Officer,Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering,Chief Division Officer,Chief Division Executive,Chief Data Scientist,Chief Technology Officer,Head of Civil Engineering,Chief Construction Services Executive,SVP of Medical Device Engineering,Top Engineering Executive,and SVP of Medical Equipment Engineering.
All of these 11 jobs are paid between $274,030 to $374,800, and the Chief Division Executive gets the highest paid with $374,800 from them. Those similar job salaries are paid differently by many factors such as company size, department base, responsibility, and others. If you're qualified to be hired for one of these similar jobs to the Chief of Engineering, you could refer to the below list of job salaries based on market prices in the United States.
JOB TITLE Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
Chief Engineering Officer $298,000 $24,833 $5,731 $143
Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering $274,100 $22,842 $5,271 $132
Chief Division Officer $374,710 $31,226 $7,206 $180
Chief Division Executive $374,800 $31,233 $7,208 $180
Chief Data Scientist $280,600 $23,383 $5,396 $135
Chief Technology Officer $301,848 $25,154 $5,805 $145
Head of Civil Engineering $274,048 $22,837 $5,270 $132
Chief Construction Services Executive $274,030 $22,836 $5,270 $132
SVP of Medical Device Engineering $305,816 $25,485 $5,881 $147
Top Engineering Executive $297,954 $24,829 $5,730 $143
SVP of Medical Equipment Engineering $305,900 $25,492 $5,883 $147
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