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VP of Engineering Salary in United States

Based on 5,366 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$190,000 - $282,381
Median salary
$190,000 - $282,381
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$81K
25th percentile$101K
Median$190K
75th percentile$282K
90th percentile$325K

50% of professionals earn between $101,000 - $282,381 USD

The median salary is $190,000

Top cities

San Francisco370 job openings
New York317 job openings
Tampa114 job openings
Austin78 job openings
Chicago76 job openings
Los Angeles70 job openings
Denver68 job openings
Boston64 job openings
Raleigh62 job openings
Morgantown59 job openings
Atlanta52 job openings
San Jose49 job openings
Dallas45 job openings
Eastern45 job openings
Brooklyn34 job openings
Winchester34 job openings
Houston33 job openings
Durham32 job openings
Irvine26 job openings
Jersey City26 job openings
California24 job openings
Tempe24 job openings
Palo Alto22 job openings
Duluth20 job openings
Kentucky20 job openings

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VP of Engineering

5,366 job openings

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The average salary for a VP of Engineering in United States is USD 190,000 - USD 282,381 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 236,191 per year, based on 5,366 active job listings.

The cities with the most VP of Engineering job opportunities in United States are San Francisco, New York, Tampa, Austin, Chicago. San Francisco leads with 370 job openings.

Explore 5,366 VP of Engineering job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.