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Chief engineer salary in North Carolina, 2026

How much does a Chief Engineer make in North Carolina?

Average base salary

$70,027
29%
below national average
Average $70,027
Low $48,318
High $101,489

The average salary for a chief engineer is $70,027 per year in North Carolina. 55 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 19, 2026).

Chief Engineer job openings in North Carolina

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Chief Engineer for Courtyard b...
Midas Hospitality3out of 5 stars.
Charlotte, NC
$50,000 - $60,000 a year
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Chief Engineer in North Carolina

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
GE Vernova
 
$198,000per year
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Trillium
 
$190,000per year
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City of Charlotte, NC
 
$138,277per year
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Great Lakes Dredge & Dock
 
$132,500per year
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HALIFAX LINEN SERVICE
 
$112,500per year
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Cushman & Wakefield
 
$107,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Chief Engineers near North Carolina

  1. Roanoke Rapids, NC
    $111,812 per year
  2. Wilmington, NC
    $79,230 per year
  3. Charlotte, NC
    $75,500 per year
  4. Beaufort, NC
    $73,305 per year
  5. Durham, NC
    $71,811 per year

Where can a Chief Engineer earn more?

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

Assistant Chief Engineer

Job openings
Average $46,912 per year

Deputy Chief Engineer

Job openings
Average $104,765 per year

Senior Chief Engineer

Job openings
Average $109,548 per year