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Flight Test Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 71 open job postings for Flight Test Engineer roles in California, updated Nov 15, 2026.

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

Newest Flight Test Engineer postings in California

  1. Senior Flight Test Engineer, RotorcraftAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $147K–$196K/yr · Posted Nov 9, 2026
  2. Sr. Engineer, Flight TestVirgin Galactic · Tustin, CA · $143K–$218K/yr · Posted Nov 7, 2026
  3. Senior Flight Test Engineer, OmenAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $147K–$196K/yr · Posted Nov 7, 2026Apply
  4. Senior Flight Test Engineer, OmenAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $147K–$196K/yr · Posted Nov 7, 2026
  5. Flight Test Engineer, OmenAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $117K–$154K/yr · Posted Nov 7, 2026Apply
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Flight Test Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$143K median, $125K–$172K typical, 117 postingsUnited States: middle half $125K–$172K, median $143K
  2. Costa Mesa, CA$172K median, $136K–$172K typical, 31 postingsCosta Mesa, CA: middle half $136K–$172K, median $172K
  3. Massachusetts$123K median, $123K–$128K typical, 6 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $123K–$128K, median $123K
  4. San Mateo, CA$158K median, $158K–$175K typical, 4 postingsSan Mateo, CA: middle half $158K–$175K, median $158K
  5. Utah$95K median, $80.5K–$135K typical, 3 postingsUtah: middle half $80.5K–$135K, median $95K
  6. Kansas$155K median, $130K–$155K typical, 3 postingsKansas: middle half $130K–$155K, median $155K
  7. Mountain View, CA$121K median, $121K–$203K typical, 3 postingsMountain View, CA: middle half $121K–$203K, median $121K
  8. Wichita, KS$155K median, $130K–$155K typical, 3 postingsWichita, KS: middle half $130K–$155K, median $155K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Flight Test Engineer make in California?

The median posted base pay for Flight Test Engineer jobs in California is $162K a year, from 71 job postings with pay at 24 companies.

What is the typical Flight Test Engineer pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $136K–$172K. The top 10% list $193K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $121K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Flight Test Engineer jobs?

The median here is $162K, against $145K across all 123 postings for the role.

How many Flight Test Engineer jobs in California list pay?

71 open postings at 24 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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