Chief Engineer Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

Chief Engineer Salary in Washington, DC

How much does a Chief Engineer make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Engineer in Washington, DC is $274,802. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $251,179 to $303,646, with most professionals earning between $229,671 and $329,906.

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10th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $229,671 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $251,179 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $274,802 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $303,646 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $329,906 Washington,DC April 01, 2025
25% $251,179 10% $229,671 90% $329,906 75% $303,646 $274,802 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Chief Engineer ?

A chief engineer, commonly referred to as "ChEng" or "Chief", is the seniormost engine officer of an engine department on a ship, typically a merchant ship, and holds overall leadership and responsibility of that department. As a person who holds one of the most senior roles on the ship, he or she must have excellent communication and leadership skills. He or she will be expected to regularly work alongside other crew members and external consultants, and most importantly, provide guidance his or her team. To be a chief engineer, an engineer must attain a chief engineer's license appropriate ...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Engineer in Washington, DC. The base salary for Chief Engineer ranges from $251,179 to $303,646 with the average base salary of $274,802. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $251,179 to $303,646 with the average total cash compensation of $274,802.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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