Deputy Chief Engineer Salary in Roanoke, Virginia

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Deputy Chief Engineer in Roanoke, VA is $283,146. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $228,724 to a high of $347,942, with most professionals earning between $254,659 and $317,063.

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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 Roanoke, VA

Average Base Salary

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254659

317063

283146

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

315109

438185

367979

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 Roanoke, VA. The base salary for Deputy Chief Engineer ranges from $254,659 to $317,063 with the average base salary of $283,146. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $315,109 to $438,185 with the average total cash compensation of $367,979.

View Average Salary for Deputy Chief Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$283,146	$254,659 - $317,063
Bonus	$84,833	$60,449 - $121,123
Total Pay	$367,979	$315,109 - $438,185

* 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 Roanoke, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Lynchburg, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $250,150 - $311,448	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Beckley, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $246,747 - $307,212	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $257,509 - $320,611	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE High Point, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $259,999 - $323,711	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Winston Salem, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $257,454 - $320,542	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $256,347 - $319,164	COMPARE TO Roanoke, VA

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About Roanoke, Virginia

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 42.9 square miles (111.1 km2), of which 42.5 square miles (110.1 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km2) (0.8%) is water. Roanoke is located in the valley and ridge province of Virginia immediately west of the Blue Ridge Mountains and east of the Allegheny Mountains Within the city limits is Mill Mountain, which stands detached from surrounding ranges. Its summit features the Roanoke Star, Mill Mountain Zoo, the Discovery Center interpretive building, and an overlook of the Roanoke Valley. The Appalachian Trail runs...

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