Chief Mechanical Engineer Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Chief Mechanical Engineer make in Washington, DC? The average Chief Mechanical Engineer salary in Washington, DC is $178,570 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $159,913 and $200,380. 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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What is a Chief Mechanical Engineer?

Chief Mechanical Engineer and locomotive superintendent are titles applied by British, Australian, and New Zealand railway companies to the person ultimately responsible to the board of the company for the building and maintaining of the locomotives and rolling stock. In Britain, the post of locomotive superintendent was introduced in the late 1830s, and Chief Mechanical Engineer in 1886....

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Chief Reliability Engineer - Mechanical/CHEM PLANT
Addison Group - Tulsa , OK
... Chief Plant Reliability Engineer, you'll lead critical efforts to ensure equipment integrity ... Ensure adherence to PSM Mechanical Integrity standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
Sr Mechanical Engineer
AstraWorks - Seattle , WA
The Mechanical Engineer reports to our Chief Mechanical Engineer and is responsible for engineering design services in the energy and industrial processing sectors. You will be an integral part of a ...
LinkedIn - 8 days ago
Principal Mechanical Engineer
Gulf Companies - Houston , TX
Work is periodically reviewed by the Chief Mechanical Engineer for accomplishment of objectives. Essential Functions * Prepares, reviews, or approves mechanical engineering calculations. * Prepares ...
LinkedIn - 18 days ago
Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer
Helix Earth Technologies - Houston , TX
Helix Earth Technologies Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer , who will report directly to the CEO. The position will be onsite and located at our Houston, TX offices. About You
LinkedIn - 9 days ago
VP of Mechanical Engineering
Verdant Robotics - Hayward , CA
The Role: VP, Mechanical Engineer Reporting to: CTO Location: on-site, in-person About You: * You are a technical hands-on engineer who leads from the front * Strong experience with mechanical ...
LinkedIn - 6 days ago
Chief Engineer/Facilities Manager
Skillforce - Glendale , CA
We are currently looking for a Chief Engineer/Facilities Manager for an opening at a hospital in ... Mechanical construction with a large mechanical subcontractor or MEP design consultant * Ideal ...
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Average Salary Range for Chief Mechanical Engineer in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
159913
200380
178570

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
170580
221757
193500
What is the average salary for Chief Mechanical Engineer in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Mechanical Engineer in Washington, DC. The base salary for Chief Mechanical Engineer ranges from $159,913 to $200,380 with the average base salary of $178,570. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $170,580 to $221,757 with the average total cash compensation of $193,500.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $178,570 $159,913 - $200,380
Bonus $14,929 $10,666 - $21,377
Total Pay $193,500 $170,580 - $221,757
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Chief Mechanical Engineer Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $159,942 - $200,416 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $159,942 - $200,416 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $159,942 - $200,416 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $159,606 - $199,995 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $159,942 - $200,416 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $159,942 - $200,416 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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