How much does a Chief Engineer make in Salem, UT? The average Chief Engineer salary in Salem, UT is $268,032 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $236,843 and $305,221. 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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Chief Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $208,447 Salem,UT May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $236,843 Salem,UT May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $268,032 Salem,UT May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $305,221 Salem,UT May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $339,080 Salem,UT May 28, 2024
25% $236,843 10% $208,447 90% $339,080 75% $305,221 $268,032 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

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305221
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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289989
409819
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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 Salem, UT. The base salary for Chief Engineer ranges from $236,843 to $305,221 with the average base salary of $268,032. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $289,989 to $409,819 with the average total cash compensation of $339,418.

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About Salem, Utah    Salem is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Provo–Orem Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 6,423 at the 2010 ....More

Salem, Utah  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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