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Propulsion Engineer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 26 open job postings for Propulsion Engineer roles at 12 companies, updated Oct 1, 2026.

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

Pay distribution

Propulsion Engineer: postings by posted pay26 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 12 bands from $100K to $220K. Median $138K; middle half $126K–$172K.Median $138K$100K$220K

Postings per pay band: $100K–$110K: 2; $110K–$120K: 3; $120K–$130K: 2; $130K–$140K: 6; $140K–$150K: 1; $150K–$160K: 2; $160K–$170K: 1; $170K–$180K: 4; $180K–$190K: 1; $190K–$200K: 2; $200K–$210K: 0; $210K–$220K: 2.

Pay by level

  1. Mid level$130K median · $118K–$154K typical · 11 postingsMid level: middle half $118K–$154K, median $130K
  2. Senior$136K median · $136K–$167K typical · 9 postingsSenior: middle half $136K–$167K, median $136K
  3. Staff$214K median · $185K–$216K typical · 3 postingsStaff: middle half $185K–$216K, median $214K
  4. Principal$172K median · $156K–$192K typical · 3 postingsPrincipal: middle half $156K–$192K, median $172K

Companies hiring

  1. Globalhr$126K median · $100K–$156K typical · 4 postingsGlobalhr: middle half $100K–$156K, median $126K
  2. The Aerospace Corporation$138K median · $138K–$172K typical · 4 postingsThe Aerospace Corporation: middle half $138K–$172K, median $138K
  3. Blueorigin$145K median · $119K–$174K typical · 3 postingsBlueorigin: middle half $119K–$174K, median $145K
  4. Ngc$136K median · $136K–$136K typical · 3 postingsNgc: middle half $136K–$136K, median $136K

Top-paying companies

  1. Blueorigin · $145K median · 3 postings
  2. The Aerospace Corporation · $138K median · 4 postings
  3. Ngc · $136K median · 3 postings
  4. Globalhr · $126K median · 4 postings
  5. SpaceX · $118K median · 3 postings

By location

  1. United States$138K median · $126K–$172K typical · 26 postingsUnited States: middle half $126K–$172K, median $138K
  2. California$138K median · $118K–$167K typical · 9 postingsCalifornia: middle half $118K–$167K, median $138K
  3. Hawthorne, CA$118K median · $108K–$118K typical · 4 postingsHawthorne, CA: middle half $108K–$118K, median $118K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $145K median, $125K–$172K typical, from 22 postings.

Newest Propulsion Engineer postings

  1. Senior Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Ramjet Integration)Anduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $166K–$220K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Propulsion Engineer - Structural Analysis - Level 3/4Ngc · Elkton, MD · $109K–$163K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Propulsion Engineer - Structural and Dynamics Analyst - level 3/4Ngc · Elkton, MD · $109K–$163K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Propulsion Engineer - Structural Analysis - Level 3/4Ngc · Huntsville, AL · $109K–$163K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Propulsion Engineer, Components Manufacturing (Raptor)SpaceX · Hawthorne, CA · $100K–$115K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Propulsion Engineer make?

The median posted base pay for Propulsion Engineer jobs is $138K a year, from 26 job postings with pay at 12 companies.

What is the typical Propulsion Engineer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $126K–$172K. The top 10% list $193K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $118K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Propulsion Engineer jobs?

By median posted pay: Blueorigin ($145K), The Aerospace Corporation ($138K), Ngc ($136K).

How does Propulsion Engineer pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Mid level $130K, Senior $136K, Staff $214K, Principal $172K.

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