As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Chief Engineer in Spokane, WA is $302,058, equivalent to $145 per hour, $5,809 weekly, or $25,172 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Chief Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Chief Engineer in Spokane, WA vary widely, spanning from $247,282 to $338,020. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($273,386) and 75th percentile ($320,882), while top earners (90th percentile) make $338,020 per year. This $47,496 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, Spokane Chief Engineer often earn 6.0% higher than national averages. However, Spokane currently ranks 278 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 $247,282 Spokane, WA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $273,386 Spokane, WA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $302,058 Spokane, WA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $320,882 Spokane, WA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $338,020 Spokane, WA May 01, 2026
25% $273,386 10% $247,282 90% $338,020 75% $320,882 $302,058 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Spokane, WA. The base salary for Chief Engineer ranges from $273,386 to $320,882 with the average base salary of $302,058. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $356,654 to $496,410 with the average total cash compensation of $417,130.

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About Spokane, Washington    Spokane (/ˌspoʊˈkæn/ (listen) spoh-KAN) is a city in Spokane County in the state of Washington in the northwestern United States. It is located on the....More

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