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Chief Engineer - Federal Salaries of 2021
Pay Rates for "Chief Engineer"
How much does a Chief Engineer in the federal government get paid? $162,282.88* *Based on the 2021 average.Chief Engineer was the 459th most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2021, with 24 employed. The most common payscale was the maritime pay schedules--5 u.s.c. 5348 payscale.
In 2021, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration hired the most employees titled Chief Engineer, with an average salary of $168,358.
Agencies that have hired a Chief Engineer
| Agency | Employees Hired | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | 22 | $168,357.59 |
| Maritime Administration | 1 | $124,868.00 |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 1 | $66,054.00 |
Chief Engineer Pay Distribution
The average pay for a Chief Engineer is $162,282.88. The highest paid Chief Engineer made $177,429 in 2021.
Common Chief Engineer Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Chief Engineer Employees |
|---|---|
| WM - Maritime Pay Schedules--5 U.s.c. 5348 | 23 |
| WB - Wage Positions Under The Federal Wage System Not Otherwise Designated | 1 |
Average Chief Engineer Pay Trend from 2004 to 2021
In 2004, the average pay for a Chief Engineer was $104,386. Since then, the average pay has increased to $162,283 in 2021.
Data Sources
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Enterprise Human Resources Integration (EHRI) dataset. Postal Service data is managed exclusively by the USPS . All information is displayed unmodified and as provided by the source agency.
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The series code of this occupation is 9931.