VP of Engineering Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$233,540 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$128,851 $233,540 $300,000
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a VP of Engineering in United States is $233,540 per year as of July 2026, based on 55 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $128,851, 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 VP of Engineering.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing VP 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 VP of Engineering in United States.

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 442 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing VP of Engineering 55 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 $128,851
Junior $140,200
Median Salary $233,540
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $243,346
Expert / Top Earners $300,000

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