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Chief engineer salary in Maryland (Updated 2026)

How much does a Chief Engineer make in Maryland?

Average base salary

$110,324
12%
above national average
Average $110,324
Low $58,126
High $209,397

The average salary for a chief engineer is $110,324 per year in Maryland. 88 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 23, 2026).

Chief Engineer job openings in Maryland

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Chief Engineer
Leidos3.7out of 5 stars.
Bethesda, MD
$154,050 - $278,475 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Chief Engineer in Maryland

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Aerodyne Industries, LLC
 
$326,560per year
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General Dynamics Mission Syste...
 
$230,000per year
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By Light Professional IT Servi...
 
$230,000per year
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Quiet Professionals LLC
 
$225,000per year
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Johns Hopkins University Appli...
 
$216,786per year
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Boeing Intelligence & Analytic...
 
$215,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Chief Engineers near Maryland

  1. Gaithersburg, MD
    $121,993 per year
  2. Silver Spring, MD
    $116,371 per year
  3. Rockville, MD
    $112,229 per year
  4. Baltimore, MD
    $99,408 per year
  5. Hanover, MD
    $92,922 per year

Where can a Chief Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Chief Engineer get paid in Maryland?

Assistant Chief Engineer

Job openings
Average $66,100 per year

Deputy Chief Engineer

Job openings
Average $125,812 per year

Senior Chief Engineer

Job openings
Average $220,140 per year