Chief Engineer Salary in Kansas City, Kansas

Chief Engineer Salary in Kansas City, KS

How much does a Chief Engineer make in Kansas City, KS? The average Chief Engineer salary in Kansas City, KS is $282,066 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $249,244 and $321,205. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $219,360 Kansas City,KS April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $249,244 Kansas City,KS April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $282,066 Kansas City,KS April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $321,205 Kansas City,KS April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $356,838 Kansas City,KS April 24, 2024
25% $249,244 10% $219,360 90% $356,838 75% $321,205 $282,066 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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  • SpringHill Suites Topeka, KS - Topeka, KS
    Job Description. Job Description. Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a ...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group - Wichita, KS
    KSAS/KMTW is looking for a Chief Engineer. Responsibilities. Oversee all engineering functions of the station, including, planning of future equipment inst...
    - 2 Days Ago
  • VitalAire Canada Inc. - Independence, KS
    How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW. The main object and purpose of this position consist in coordinating, supervising and analyzing all of the production ope...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group - Wichita, KS
    KSAS/KMTW is looking for a Chief Engineer. Responsibilities. Oversee all engineering functions of the station, including, planning of future equipment inst...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Ignite Medical Resort McHenry - McHenry, IL
    Description. We are on Fire McHenry. Ignite Medical Resort McHenry is Hiring. If you want to work with a company who values and appreciates its employees, ...
    - 5 Days Ago

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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

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249244
321205
282066

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
305171
431282
357188
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Engineer in Kansas City, KS. The base salary for Chief Engineer ranges from $249,244 to $321,205 with the average base salary of $282,066. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $305,171 to $431,282 with the average total cash compensation of $357,188.

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About Kansas City, Kansas    Kansas City is the third-largest city in the State of Kansas, the county seat of Wyandotte County, and the third-largest city of the Kansas City metro....More

Kansas City, Kansas  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

Chief Engineer Salary in popular cities: Wichita, Overland Park, Topeka

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