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How much does Flight Test Engineer make?
Total pay range
$135K - $214K/yr
$169K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$104K - $157K/yrBase pay
$31K - $58K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 2025491 Salaries submitted
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Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Transportation?
Transportation salaries are growing rapidly as the demand for transportation workers grows. The increasing importance of e-commerce and global supply chains are likely to keep the need for transportation workers strong. Also, turnover in the transportation industry is high and an aging workforce is pushing employers to attract new workers to the industry through better pay and benefits.
Top paying industries
The top 3 paying industries for Flight Test Engineer in United States are Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $158,367, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $128,790 and Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $121,542.
Transportation & Logistics
The top paying company in Transportation & Logistics for Flight Test Engineer is Volansi.
Frequently asked questions about Flight Test Engineer salaries
The average salary for Flight Test Engineer is $168,972 per year or $81 per hour, with top earners making up to $263,769 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $135,051 (25th percentile) to $214,426 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 491 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Flight Test Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Flight Test Engineer is $214,426 per year, $17,869 per month or $103 per hour.
The lowest salary for Flight Test Engineer is $135,051 per year, $11,254 per month or $65 per hour.
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