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Mission Payload Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 5 open job postings for Mission Payload Engineer roles in California, updated Oct 16, 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 Mission Payload Engineer postings in California

  1. Principal Mission Payload EngineerK2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · $175K–$230K/yr · Posted Aug 28, 2026Apply
  2. Mission Payload Engineer (Commercial)K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · $100K–$135K/yr · Posted Jul 8, 2026Apply
  3. Senior Mission Payload Engineer (Commercial)K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · $135K–$175K/yr · Posted Jul 8, 2026Apply
  4. Senior Mission Payload Engineer (TS//SCI)K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · $135K–$175K/yr · Posted Jul 6, 2026Apply
  5. Mission Payload Engineer (TS//SCI)K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · $100K–$135K/yr · Posted Dec 11, 2025Apply
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Mission Payload Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$155K median · $118K–$155K typical · 5 postingsUnited States: middle half $118K–$155K, median $155K
  2. Los Angeles, CA$155K median · $118K–$155K typical · 5 postingsLos Angeles, CA: middle half $118K–$155K, median $155K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Mission Payload Engineer make in California?

The median posted base pay for Mission Payload Engineer jobs in California is $155K a year, from 5 job postings with pay at 1 company.

What is the typical Mission Payload Engineer pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $118K–$155K. The top 10% list $203K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $118K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Mission Payload Engineer jobs?

The median here is $155K, against $155K across all 5 postings for the role.

How many Mission Payload Engineer jobs in California list pay?

5 open postings at 1 company list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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