As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Head of Engineering in the United States is $233,800. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $195,209 to a high of $279,842, with most professionals earning between $213,600 and $257,900.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $257,900 | $21,492 | $4,960 | $124 |
| Average | $233,800 | $19,483 | $4,496 | $112 |
| 25th Percentile | $213,600 | $17,800 | $4,108 | $103 |
An entry-level Head of Engineering with less than 1 year of experience earns about $221,439. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $223,248. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $225,660. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $229,278, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $233,800.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Head of Engineering | $221,439 |
| Intermediate Level Head of Engineering | $223,248 |
| Senior Level Head of Engineering | $225,660 |
| Specialist Level Head of Engineering | $229,278 |
| Expert Level Head of Engineering | $233,800 |
| Entry Level | 5% |
| Mid Level | 5% |
| Senior Level | 3% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 0% |
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $233,800 | 75.0% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $13,843 | 4.4% | ||
| 401K/403B | $9,820 | 3.1% | ||
| Disability | $4,676 | 1.5% | ||
| Healthcare | $8,352 | 2.7% | ||
| Pension | $12,625 | 4.0% | ||
| Time Off | $28,775 | 9.2% | ||
| Total Compensation | $311,892 | 100% | ||
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