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VP of Engineering Salary in United States

Based on 5,089 job listings - 2026

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

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$77K
25th percentile$96K
Median$190K
75th percentile$282K
90th percentile$325K

50% of professionals earn between $96,146 - $282,381 USD

The median salary is $190,000

Top cities

San Francisco356 job openings
New York300 job openings
Tampa112 job openings
Los Angeles74 job openings
Austin73 job openings
Chicago70 job openings
Denver67 job openings
Boston62 job openings
Morgantown60 job openings
Raleigh60 job openings
Atlanta50 job openings
Eastern46 job openings
San Jose44 job openings
Dallas42 job openings
Brooklyn35 job openings
Houston35 job openings
Winchester34 job openings
Jersey City31 job openings
Durham29 job openings
Irvine26 job openings
Tempe26 job openings
Kentucky24 job openings
California22 job openings
Duluth21 job openings
Palo Alto21 job openings

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VP of Engineering

5,089 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 5,089 active job listings.

The cities with the most VP of Engineering job opportunities in United States are San Francisco, New York, Tampa, Los Angeles, Austin. San Francisco leads with 356 job openings.

Explore 5,089 VP of Engineering job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.