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Chief engineer: Average Salary in United States of America, 2026

Find out what the average Chief engineer salary is

Salary rate
How much does a Chief engineer make in United States of America?
$121,500/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries
The average Chief engineer in United States of America is $121,500 per year or $61.49 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $97,250 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $171,088 per year.
Median$121,500
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Low$97,250
High$171,088
Chief engineer: Average Salary in United States of America
California$142,300
Maryland$137,250
Virginia$134,771
Washington$134,188
New York$127,653
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