How much does a Chief Engineer make?

As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Chief Engineer in Hartford, CT is $321,188. While Salary.com is seeing that Chief Engineer salary in Hartford, CT can go up to $399,883 or down to $254,171, but most earn between $286,109 and $362,380. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Engineer in the United States.

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 $254,171 Hartford,CT December 01, 2024
25th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $286,109 Hartford,CT December 01, 2024
50th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $321,188 Hartford,CT December 01, 2024
75th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $362,380 Hartford,CT December 01, 2024
90th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $399,883 Hartford,CT December 01, 2024
25% $286,109 10% $254,171 90% $399,883 75% $362,380 $321,188 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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    Top Division Engineering Executive


    Bachelor's Degree

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    Chief Engineer


    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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411852
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Engineer in Hartford, CT. The base salary for Chief Engineer ranges from $286,109 to $362,380 with the average base salary of $321,188. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $351,301 to $490,765 with the average total cash compensation of $411,852.

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