How much does a chief engineer make in the Philippines?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is ₱25,350 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,310
- Compared with the median pay in the Philippines
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2024
Where the Philippines ranks among 142 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $111,900 |
| 2. United States | $109,500 |
| 3. Germany | $91,870 |
| 88. Vietnam estimate | $5,381 |
| 89. Philippines estimate | $5,310 |
| 90. Equatorial Guinea estimate | $5,182 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $486 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Ship pilot₱285,400
- Airline pilot₱389,100
- Air traffic controller₱381,000
- Air traffic safety technician₱271,400
- Wind technician₱233,100
- Technical aide₱266,300
- Electrical technician₱279,000
- Electronics engineering technician₱260,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief engineer make a month in the Philippines?
The median gross salary is ₱25,350 a month, ₱304,200 a year.
How much does a chief engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around ₱235,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than ₱358,800.
Which country pays a chief engineer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $111,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chief engineer make more in the Philippines or in United States?
In United States: $109,500 a year against $5,310 in the Philippines, 20.6 times more.
Who makes more, a chief engineer or a ship pilot?
A chief engineer: ₱304,200 a year against ₱285,400 for a ship pilot, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2024. How we calculate