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Vice President of Engineering (VP Eng) Salary in Hawaii

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for Vice President of Engineering (VP Eng) in Hawaii.

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Demand: +8%
$499,200
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $240.00/hr
📊 80% Range: $332,800 – $832,000
📍 Regional Multiplier: +28% vs National Baseline
10th % Entry $332,800
25th % Junior $416,000
50th % Median $499,200
75th % Senior $665,600
90th % Top 10% $832,000
Base Annual Salary $499,200
Target Annual Bonus $59,904
Annual Stock / Equity $109,824
Total Compensation (TC) $668,928
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Salary Progression by Experience Level in Hawaii

Estimated pay progression across career stages for Vice President of Engineering (VP Eng)

Entry-Level (0 - 2 yrs)

Junior Vice President of Engineering (VP Eng)

Recent graduates and early career entrants.

Median Pay
$332,800
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

Vice President of Engineering (VP Eng)

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$499,200
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior Vice President of Engineering (VP Eng)

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$665,600
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$832,000

Vice President of Engineering (VP Eng) Salary in Other US Locations

Compare regional earnings and cost-of-living adjustments

San Francisco, CA

COL Index: 179.5%
$538,200

San Jose, CA

COL Index: 174.2%
$530,400

New York, NY

COL Index: 186%
$522,600

Seattle, WA

COL Index: 148%
$499,200

Hawaii

COL Index: 179%
$499,200

Oakland, CA

COL Index: 155%
$499,200

Boston, MA

COL Index: 149%
$487,500

California

COL Index: 142%
$487,500

Role Profile & Career Requirements

VP of Engineering oversees the entire engineering organization, manages engineering directors, spearheads technology vision, and scales developer productivity.

Required Education
Bachelor's / Master's in CS or Executive Leadership
Experience Benchmark
12+ years
10-Year Projected Growth
+8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Vice President of Engineering (VP Eng) make in Hawaii?

The median annual salary for a Vice President of Engineering (VP Eng) in Hawaii is $499,200, with entry-level professionals earning around $332,800 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $832,000.

What is the average hourly rate for a Vice President of Engineering (VP Eng) in Hawaii?

On average, a Vice President of Engineering (VP Eng) in Hawaii makes approximately $240.00 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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