Head of Engineering Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$245,000 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$123,663 $245,000 $300,000
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Head of Engineering in United States is $245,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 41 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $123,663, while senior specialists can earn up to $300,000. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,640 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Head of Engineering.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Head of Engineering over the last 6 months in United States.

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πŸ“Š Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Head of Engineering in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 512 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Head of Engineering 41 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 14 1 0
Entry Level $123,663
Junior $184,527
Median Salary $245,000
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $275,715
Expert / Top Earners $300,000

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