Deputy Chief Engineer Salary in Columbia, South Carolina

How much does a Deputy Chief Engineer make in Columbia, SC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Deputy Chief Engineer in Columbia, SC is $284,100. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $229,494 to a high of $349,114, with most professionals earning between $255,517 and $318,131.

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Provides engineering support and advice for system integration on new platforms when required.

February 12, 2023

Provides expertise and direction in the development or modification of new capabilities with a demonstrated ability to independently determine and develop a solution approach.

April 22, 2023

Evaluates project initiatives, designs, and design changes at the system level for cost/schedule/performance impacts.

May 14, 2023

Reviews unusual or complex design problems, provides guidance for their solution either personally, by subordinate staff or by outside consultants.

May 16, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Deputy Chief Engineer in Columbia, SC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

255517

318131

284100

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

316170

439661

369218

What is the average salary for Deputy Chief Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Deputy Chief Engineer in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Deputy Chief Engineer ranges from $255,517 to $318,131 with the average base salary of $284,100. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $316,170 to $439,661 with the average total cash compensation of $369,218.

View Average Salary for Deputy Chief Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$284,100	$255,517 - $318,131
Bonus	$85,118	$60,653 - $121,531
Total Pay	$369,218	$316,170 - $439,661

* 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.

Deputy Chief Engineer Salary Near Columbia, SC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $244,617 - $304,559	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $255,240 - $317,786	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $266,611 - $331,943	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $248,822 - $309,795	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Augusta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $256,015 - $318,751	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $261,548 - $325,639	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC

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About Columbia, South Carolina

One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plain, across which rivers drop as falls or rapids. Columbia grew up at the fall line of the Congaree River, which is formed by the convergence of the Broad River and the Saluda River. The Congaree was the farthest inland point of river navigation. The energy of falling water also powered Columbia's early mills. The city has capitalized on this location which includes three rivers by christening itself "The Columbia Riverbanks Region". Columbia is lo...

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