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Chief engineer salary in South Carolina, 2026

How much does a Chief Engineer make in South Carolina?

Average base salary

$60,098
40%
below national average
Average $60,098
Low $36,054
High $100,178

The average salary for a chief engineer is $60,098 per year in South Carolina. 41 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 8, 2026).

Chief Engineer job openings in South Carolina

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Chief Engineer OEM/HM
Crestline Hotels & Resorts3.4out of 5 stars.
Greenville, SC
Full-time
2 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for Chief Engineer in South Carolina

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
BAE Systems USA
 
$198,850per year
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Clemson University
 
$154,150per year
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Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
 
$132,500per year
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Atrium Hospitality
 
$103,666per year
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Marriott International
 
$90,000per year
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Malace|HR
 
$87,360per year
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Highest paying cities for Chief Engineers near South Carolina

  1. Greenville, SC
    $76,880 per year
  2. Georgetown, SC
    $74,939 per year
  3. Hilton Head Island, SC
    $73,900 per year
  4. Charleston, SC
    $72,798 per year
  5. Myrtle Beach, SC
    $66,829 per year

Where can a Chief Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Chief Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Chief Engineer get paid in South Carolina?

Assistant Chief Engineer

Job openings
Average $59,137 per year

Deputy Chief Engineer

Job openings
Average $80,507 per year

Senior Chief Engineer

Job openings
Average $123,608 per year