Chief Engineer Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

Chief Engineer Salary in Des Moines, IA

How much does a Chief Engineer make in Des Moines, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Engineer in Des Moines, IA is $243,430. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $222,504 to $268,981, with most professionals earning between $203,452 and $292,244.

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10th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $203,452 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $222,504 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $243,430 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $268,981 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $292,244 Des Moines,IA April 01, 2025
25% $222,504 10% $203,452 90% $292,244 75% $268,981 $243,430 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 Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Chief Engineer ranges from $222,504 to $268,981 with the average base salary of $243,430. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $222,504 to $268,981 with the average total cash compensation of $243,430.

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About Des Moines, Iowa    Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A smal....More

Des Moines, Iowa  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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