Chief Engineer salary in United States

The average salary for a Chief Engineer in United States is USD 81,025 - USD 116,528 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 85,000 per year, based on 1,535 active job listings.

The cities with the most Chief Engineer job opportunities in United States are Atlanta, Washington, Chicago, El Segundo, Baltimore. Atlanta leads with 25 job openings.

Leading employers for Chief Engineer roles in United States include CBRE, Amazon Web Services (AWS), JLL, Cushman & Wakefield, EMCOR Government Services, Inc..

Explore 1,535 Chief Engineer job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.