As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Chief Engineer in Olive Branch, MS is $276,352, equivalent to $133 per hour, $5,314 weekly, or $23,029 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Chief Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Chief Engineer in Olive Branch, MS vary widely, spanning from $227,719 to $309,066. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($250,896) and 75th percentile ($293,476), while top earners (90th percentile) make $309,066 per year. This $42,580 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Housekeeping, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Olive Branch Chief Engineer often earn 4.6% lower than national averages. However, Olive Branch currently ranks 633 statewide for Chief Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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 $227,719 Olive Branch, MS April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $250,896 Olive Branch, MS April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $276,352 Olive Branch, MS April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $293,476 Olive Branch, MS April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $309,066 Olive Branch, MS April 01, 2026
25% $250,896 10% $227,719 90% $309,066 75% $293,476 $276,352 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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About Olive Branch, Mississippi    Olive Branch is a city in DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 33,484 at the 2010 census, up from 21,054 in 2000. Olive Branc....More

Olive Branch, Mississippi  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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