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VP of Engineering Salary in United States

Based on 4,727 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$190,000 - $275,000
Median salary
$190,000 - $275,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$74K
25th percentile$92K
Median$190K
75th percentile$275K
90th percentile$316K

50% of professionals earn between $92,292 - $275,000 USD

The median salary is $190,000

Top cities

San Francisco352 job openings
New York292 job openings
Tampa142 job openings
Chicago70 job openings
Morgantown69 job openings
Austin67 job openings
Raleigh67 job openings
Boston62 job openings
Denver62 job openings
Los Angeles53 job openings
San Jose53 job openings
Winchester46 job openings
Tempe42 job openings
Atlanta39 job openings
Eastern37 job openings
Brooklyn35 job openings
Dallas30 job openings
Jersey City28 job openings
Palo Alto28 job openings
Houston24 job openings
Seattle21 job openings
California20 job openings

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VP of Engineering

4,727 job openings

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The average salary for a VP of Engineering in United States is USD 190,000 - USD 275,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 232,500 per year, based on 4,727 active job listings.

The cities with the most VP of Engineering job opportunities in United States are San Francisco, New York, Tampa, Chicago, Morgantown. San Francisco leads with 352 job openings.

Explore 4,727 VP of Engineering job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.