As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Chief Engineer in Algodones, NM is $274,930, equivalent to $132 per hour, $5,287 weekly, or $22,911 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Chief Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Chief Engineer in Algodones, NM vary widely, spanning from $226,547 to $307,476. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($249,605) and 75th percentile ($291,966), while top earners (90th percentile) make $307,476 per year. This $42,361 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, Algodones Chief Engineer often earn 0.2% 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 $226,547 Algodones, NM April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $249,605 Algodones, NM April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $274,930 Algodones, NM April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $291,966 Algodones, NM April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $307,476 Algodones, NM April 01, 2026
25% $249,605 10% $226,547 90% $307,476 75% $291,966 $274,930 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Engineer in Algodones, NM. The base salary for Chief Engineer ranges from $249,605 to $291,966 with the average base salary of $274,930. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $323,854 to $450,764 with the average total cash compensation of $378,769.

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About Algodones, New Mexico    Algodones is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 814 at the 2010 census. It is part of t....More

Algodones, New Mexico  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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