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Avionics Engineer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 14 open job postings for Avionics Engineer roles at 7 companies, updated Oct 4, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Avionics Engineer: postings by posted pay14 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 15 bands from $50K to $200K. Median $165K; middle half $140K–$175K.Median $165K$50K$200K

Postings per pay band: $50K–$60K: 1; $60K–$70K: 0; $70K–$80K: 0; $80K–$90K: 0; $90K–$100K: 0; $100K–$110K: 0; $110K–$120K: 2; $120K–$130K: 0; $130K–$140K: 1; $140K–$150K: 1; $150K–$160K: 1; $160K–$170K: 3; $170K–$180K: 2; $180K–$190K: 1; $190K–$200K: 2.

Pay by level

  1. Mid level$115K median · $110K–$148K typical · 3 postingsMid level: middle half $110K–$148K, median $115K
  2. Senior$168K median · $165K–$175K typical · 9 postingsSenior: middle half $165K–$175K, median $168K

Companies hiring

  1. Rocket Lab$140K median · $58.2K–$168K typical · 3 postingsRocket Lab: middle half $58.2K–$168K, median $140K
  2. Inversion$165K median · $165K–$191K typical · 3 postingsInversion: middle half $165K–$191K, median $165K
  3. Cowboyspace$175K median · $148K–$175K typical · 3 postingsCowboyspace: middle half $148K–$175K, median $175K
  4. Rendezvous Robotics2 postings · too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. Cowboyspace · $175K median · 3 postings
  2. Inversion · $165K median · 3 postings
  3. Rocket Lab · $140K median · 3 postings

By location

  1. United States$165K median · $140K–$175K typical · 14 postingsUnited States: middle half $140K–$175K, median $165K
  2. California$165K median · $150K–$175K typical · 9 postingsCalifornia: middle half $150K–$175K, median $165K
  3. Colorado$115K median · $110K–$140K typical · 3 postingsColorado: middle half $110K–$140K, median $115K
  4. Vista, CA$165K median · $165K–$191K typical · 3 postingsVista, CA: middle half $165K–$191K, median $165K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $165K median, $148K–$188K typical, from 11 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 5–7 years$165K median · $140K–$175K typical · 11 postings5–7 years: middle half $140K–$175K, median $165K

Newest Avionics Engineer postings

  1. Senior Avionics Engineer I - Mission FormulationRocket Lab · Long Beach, CA · $144K–$191K/yr · Posted Oct 1, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Senior Avionics Engineer I - Mission FormulationRocket Lab · Littleton, CO · $124K–$155K/yr · Posted Oct 1, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Staff Avionics EngineerInversion · Vista, CA · $161K–$221K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Engineer - Avionics, Instruments & GNC SrBlueorigin · United States · $157K–$220K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Sr. Avionics EngineerFortastra · Torrance, CA · $130K–$170K/yr · Posted Sep 24, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Avionics Engineer make?

The median posted base pay for Avionics Engineer jobs is $165K a year, from 14 job postings with pay at 7 companies.

What is the typical Avionics Engineer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $140K–$175K. The top 10% list $190K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $110K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Avionics Engineer jobs?

By median posted pay: Cowboyspace ($175K), Inversion ($165K), Rocket Lab ($140K).

How does Avionics Engineer pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Mid level $115K, Senior $168K.

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