Chief Engineer Salary in Miami, Florida

Chief Engineer Salary in Miami, FL

How much does a Chief Engineer make in Miami, FL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Engineer in Miami, FL is $238,466. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $217,967 to $263,496, with most professionals earning between $199,303 and $286,284.

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10th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $199,303 Miami,FL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $217,967 Miami,FL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $238,466 Miami,FL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $263,496 Miami,FL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $286,284 Miami,FL April 01, 2025
25% $217,967 10% $199,303 90% $286,284 75% $263,496 $238,466 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 Miami, FL. The base salary for Chief Engineer ranges from $217,967 to $263,496 with the average base salary of $238,466. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $217,967 to $263,496 with the average total cash compensation of $238,466.

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About Miami, Florida    Miami, officially the City of Miami, is the cultural, economic and financial center of South Florida. Miami is the seat of Miami-Dade County, the most....More

Miami, Florida  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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