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Flight Test Engineer salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 117 open job postings for Flight Test Engineer roles in United States, 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 United States

  1. Senior Flight Test Engineer, RotorcraftAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $147K–$196K/yr · Posted Nov 9, 2026
  2. Flight Test EngineerJoby Aviation · United States · $92K–$174K/yr · Posted Nov 8, 2026
  3. Sr. Engineer, Flight TestVirgin Galactic · Tustin, CA · $143K–$218K/yr · Posted Nov 7, 2026
  4. Senior Flight Test Engineer, OmenAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $147K–$196K/yr · Posted Nov 7, 2026Apply
  5. Senior Flight Test Engineer, OmenAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $147K–$196K/yr · Posted Nov 7, 2026
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Flight Test Engineer pay in other places

  1. California$162K median, $136K–$172K typical, 71 postingsCalifornia: middle half $136K–$172K, median $162K
  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 United States?

The median posted base pay for Flight Test Engineer jobs in United States is $143K a year, from 117 job postings with pay at 40 companies.

What is the typical Flight Test Engineer pay range in United States?

The middle half of postings list $125K–$172K. The top 10% list $186K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $103K or less.

How does United States pay compare with all Flight Test Engineer jobs?

The median here is $143K, against $145K across all 123 postings for the role.

How many Flight Test Engineer jobs in United States list pay?

117 open postings at 40 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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