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Mission Payload Engineer salaries in United States
Pay ranges employers published in 5 open job postings for Mission Payload Engineer roles in United States, updated Oct 16, 2026.
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- Median base pay$155,000a year
- Typical range$117,500–$155,000Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$202,500and above
- Postings5with a pay range
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 United States
- Principal Mission Payload EngineerK2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · $175K–$230K/yr · Posted Aug 28, 2026Apply
- Mission Payload Engineer (Commercial)K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · $100K–$135K/yr · Posted Jul 8, 2026Apply
- Senior Mission Payload Engineer (Commercial)K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · $135K–$175K/yr · Posted Jul 8, 2026Apply
- Senior Mission Payload Engineer (TS//SCI)K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · $135K–$175K/yr · Posted Jul 6, 2026Apply
- Mission Payload Engineer (TS//SCI)K2 Space · Los Angeles, CA · $100K–$135K/yr · Posted Dec 11, 2025Apply
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Questions and answers
How much does a Mission Payload Engineer make in United States?
The median posted base pay for Mission Payload Engineer jobs in United States is $155K a year, from 5 job postings with pay at 1 company.
What is the typical Mission Payload Engineer pay range in United States?
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 United States 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 United States 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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