Flight Test Engineer Salary in the United States

Flight Test Engineer Salary

How much does a Flight Test Engineer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Flight Test Engineer in the United States is $76,623. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $63,467 to a high of $90,156, with most professionals earning between $69,737 and $83,707.

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Flight Test Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $63,467 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $69,737 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $76,623 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $83,707 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $90,156 US April 01, 2025
25% $69,737 10% $63,467 90% $90,156 75% $83,707 $76,623 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Flight Test Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Test Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Flight Test Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Flight Test Engineer ranges from $69,737 to $83,707 with the average base salary of $76,623. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,737 to $83,707 with the average total cash compensation of $76,623.

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