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Vice President (VP), Engineering Salary

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Updated: 14 May 2013

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Vice President (VP), Engineering 2013 Total Pay (?

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$97,182 - $228,748

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MEDIAN: $159,872

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National Salary Data

	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$80K	$160K	$240K
Salary	$92,696 - $198,260
Bonus	$970 - $49,732
Profit Sharing	$1,996 - $24,875
Commission	$0.00 - $10,000
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$97,182 - $228,748
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 14 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 592

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Vice President (VP), Engineering Tasks

Analyze available technology, market needs and existing resources to determine project feasibility.
Lead the engineering team, including coaching, allocating resources effectively and reviewing team performance.
Ensure that the product is fully and correctly defined and documented.
Coordinate and direct teams to complete projects, including documentation and integration of technical components.
Guide and approve financial decisions including ordering of materials, expenditures and reporting.

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Companies and Industries for Vice President (VP), Engineering Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range


Engineering Services	$101,640 - $206,249
Software Development	$97,296 - $202,436
Manufacturing	$104,511 - $208,350
Aerospace and Defense	$101,031 - $218,170
Medical Device Manufacturing	$111,078 - $209,540

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Key Statistics for Vice President (VP), Engineering Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 2%			Male 98%
Salary:	$120,000 - $160,000			$112,659 - $168,567

Years of Experience

1-4 years

5-9 years

10-19 years

34%

20 years or more

59%

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$90,539 - $187,131
Doctorate (PhD)	$100,990 - $243,480
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Mechanical Engineering (ME)	$81,094 - $205,366
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	$99,057 - $201,753
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Electrical Engineering (EE)	$97,087 - $178,119

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 95%		Dental: 80%
	Vision: 59%		None: 5%

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