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VP of Engineering Salary in United States

Based on 4,862 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$196,000 - $284,881
Median salary
$196,000 - $284,881
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$77K
25th percentile$96K
Median$196K
75th percentile$285K
90th percentile$328K

50% of professionals earn between $96,146 - $284,881 USD

The median salary is $196,000

Top cities

San Francisco364 job openings
New York300 job openings
Tampa144 job openings
Chicago72 job openings
Austin69 job openings
Morgantown69 job openings
Raleigh68 job openings
Denver66 job openings
Boston62 job openings
Los Angeles54 job openings
San Jose54 job openings
Winchester48 job openings
Tempe45 job openings
Atlanta39 job openings
Eastern37 job openings
Brooklyn35 job openings
Dallas31 job openings
Jersey City28 job openings
Houston26 job openings
Palo Alto25 job openings
Santa Clara23 job openings
Seattle22 job openings
Durham21 job openings
Richmond20 job openings

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VP of Engineering

4,862 job openings

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The average salary for a VP of Engineering in United States is USD 196,000 - USD 284,881 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 240,441 per year, based on 4,862 active job listings.

The cities with the most VP of Engineering job opportunities in United States are San Francisco, New York, Tampa, Chicago, Austin. San Francisco leads with 364 job openings.

Explore 4,862 VP of Engineering job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.