Rocket Lab employees working as Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is 69% higher than the average of Engineer professionals at Rocket Lab worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $69,868 per year (estimate) and goes up to $378,227 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Engineer at Rocket Lab is $125,630 per year or $60 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $203,349 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $98,223 (25th percentile) and $162,450 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 12 salaries submitted by Rocket Lab Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Engineer professionals typically earn between $47 and $78 per hour.
Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,185 and $13,537 monthly.
Engineer with an estimated total pay of $125K - $195K/yr
Engineering with an estimated total pay of $138K - $216K/yr
Senior Engineer with an estimated total pay of $192K - $281K/yr