As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Chief Engineer in Acworth, GA is $284,222, equivalent to $137 per hour, $5,466 weekly, or $23,685 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Chief Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Chief Engineer in Acworth, GA vary widely, spanning from $232,082 to $318,024. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($256,930) and 75th percentile ($301,915), while top earners (90th percentile) make $318,024 per year. This $44,985 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Housekeeping, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Acworth Chief Engineer often earn 0.6% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Chief Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $232,082 Acworth, GA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $256,930 Acworth, GA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $284,222 Acworth, GA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $301,915 Acworth, GA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $318,024 Acworth, GA July 01, 2026
25% $256,930 10% $232,082 90% $318,024 75% $301,915 $284,222 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Chief Engineer ?

A chief engineer, commonly referred to as "ChEng" or "Chief", is the seniormost engine officer of an engine department on a ship, typically a merchant ship, and holds overall leadership and responsibility of that department. As a person who holds one of the most senior roles on the ship, he or she must have excellent communication and leadership skills. He or she will be expected to regularly work alongside other crew members and external consultants, and most importantly, provide guidance his or her team. To be a chief engineer, an engineer must attain a chief engineer's license appropriate ...

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About Acworth, Georgia    Acworth is a city in Cobb County Georgia, United States. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. The 2016 estimate for Acworth's population is 28....More

Acworth, Georgia  area prices were up 1.4% from a year ago

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