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Chief Engineer salaries in United States
Pay ranges employers published in 51 open job postings for Chief Engineer roles in United States, updated Sep 30, 2026.
- Median base pay$201,500a year
- Typical range$153,500–$216,300Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$267,500and above
- Postings51with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Chief Engineer postings in United States
- Chief Engineer, Radio HardwareBlack & Decker (U.S.) Inc. · Towson, MD · $134K–$269K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
- Chief EngineerRudolph and Sletten · New Rochelle, NY · $235K–$300K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
- Sr Principal Chief EngineerNgc · United States · $123K–$184K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
- Senior Staff Chief Engineer - SurvivabilityNgc · Redondo Beach, CA · $193K–$289K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
- Chief EngineerJLL · United States · $194K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a Chief Engineer make in United States?
The median posted base pay for Chief Engineer jobs in United States is $202K a year, from 51 job postings with pay at 18 companies.
What is the typical Chief Engineer pay range in United States?
The middle half of postings list $154K–$216K. The top 10% list $268K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $114K or less.
How does United States pay compare with all Chief Engineer jobs?
The median here is $202K, against $202K across all 52 postings for the role.
How many Chief Engineer jobs in United States list pay?
51 open postings at 18 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.