SpaceX employees working as Propulsion Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 105 ratings. This is in line with the average of Propulsion Development Engineer professionals at SpaceX worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Propulsion Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Propulsion Development Engineer at SpaceX is $156,296 per year or $75 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $218,615 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $133,044 (25th percentile) and $186,808 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 19 salaries submitted by SpaceX Propulsion Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Propulsion Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $64 and $90 per hour.
Propulsion Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,087 and $15,567 monthly.