Chief Engineer Salary in Mesa, Arizona

Chief Engineer Salary in Mesa, AZ

How much does a Chief Engineer make in Mesa, AZ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Engineer in Mesa, AZ is $245,217. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $224,137 to $270,956, with most professionals earning between $204,945 and $294,389.

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10th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $204,945 Mesa,AZ April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $224,137 Mesa,AZ April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $245,217 Mesa,AZ April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $270,956 Mesa,AZ April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $294,389 Mesa,AZ April 01, 2025
25% $224,137 10% $204,945 90% $294,389 75% $270,956 $245,217 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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270956
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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 Mesa, AZ. The base salary for Chief Engineer ranges from $224,137 to $270,956 with the average base salary of $245,217. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $224,137 to $270,956 with the average total cash compensation of $245,217.

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About Mesa, Arizona    Mesa (/ˈmeɪsə/ MAY-sə) is a city in Maricopa County, in the U.S. state of Arizona. It is a suburb located about 20 miles (32 km) east of Phoenix in th....More

Mesa, Arizona  area prices were up 2.2% from a year ago

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