As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Chief Engineer in Accomac, VA is $278,348, equivalent to $134 per hour, $5,353 weekly, or $23,196 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Chief Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Chief Engineer in Accomac, VA vary widely, spanning from $228,373 to $310,812. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($252,189) and 75th percentile ($295,341), while top earners (90th percentile) make $310,812 per year. This $43,152 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Leadership or Housekeeping, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Accomac Chief Engineer often earn 6.2% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Chief Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $228,373 Accomac, VA May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $252,189 Accomac, VA May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $278,348 Accomac, VA May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $295,341 Accomac, VA May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Chief Engineer Salary $310,812 Accomac, VA May 18, 2021
25% $252,189 10% $228,373 90% $310,812 75% $295,341 $278,348 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Chief Engineer ?

A chief engineer, commonly referred to as "ChEng" or "Chief", is the seniormost engine officer of an engine department on a ship, typically a merchant ship, and holds overall leadership and responsibility of that department. As a person who holds one of the most senior roles on the ship, he or she must have excellent communication and leadership skills. He or she will be expected to regularly work alongside other crew members and external consultants, and most importantly, provide guidance his or her team. To be a chief engineer, an engineer must attain a chief engineer's license appropriate ...

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Engineer in Accomac, VA. The base salary for Chief Engineer ranges from $252,189 to $295,341 with the average base salary of $278,348. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $323,815 to $450,610 with the average total cash compensation of $378,472.

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About Accomac, Virginia    Accomac is a town in Accomack County, Virginia, United States. The population was 519 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Accomack County. Ac....More

Accomac, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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