What are the main factors that influence a Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager's salary?

A Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager's salary grows with experience: a Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $114,643, a Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $134,082, a Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $166,841, a Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $209,897, a Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager (12+ years)earns $161,800,

What are the highest paying states for a Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager?

Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager roles are District of Columbia $181,009, California $180,323, Massachusetts $177,920. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager roles make?

Salaries for Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager level roles vary by specialization: Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer VI: $212,081; Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer V: $168,577; Control & Instrument Engineering Manager: $167,229; Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer IV: $135,477; Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer III: $115,836.

Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager Salary in Nevada

How much does a Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager make in Nevada?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager in Nevada is $161,800 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $78.

However, a Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $179,494
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $148,397 to $171,062
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $136,193

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Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$171,062	$14,255	$3,290	$82
Average	$161,800	$13,483	$3,112	$78
25th Percentile	$148,397	$12,366	$2,854	$71

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Key Factors That Influence Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager Salaries

A Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer III (4-7 years): $114,643
Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer IV (7+ years): $134,082
Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer V (7-10 years): $166,841
Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer VI (10-12 years): $209,897
Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager (12+ years): $161,800

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer III	4-7 years	$114,643
Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer IV	7+ years	$134,082
Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer V	7-10 years	$166,841
Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer VI	10-12 years	$209,897
Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager	12+ years	$161,800

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How Do Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $181,009.
California: $180,323.
Massachusetts: $177,920.

District of Columbia $181,009 California $180,323 Massachusetts $177,920 Washington $177,266 New Jersey $177,200 Alaska $176,971 Connecticut $174,715 New York $173,800

Hawaii $170,873 Rhode Island $169,500 Maryland $168,568 Minnesota $167,293 Colorado $166,803 Illinois $166,639 Oregon $166,018 Delaware $165,560

New Hampshire $165,273 Virginia $164,628 Pennsylvania $162,748 Nevada $161,800 North Dakota $161,489 Michigan $160,999 Wisconsin $160,819 Vermont $160,460

Texas $159,462 Maine $159,397 Arizona $159,299 Ohio $159,184 Georgia $157,680 Indiana $156,928 Wyoming $156,781 Utah $156,552

Iowa $156,454 Kansas $155,669 Louisiana $155,441 North Carolina $155,359 Missouri $155,326 Florida $154,689 Montana $154,345 Nebraska $154,018

Kentucky $153,838 South Carolina $153,185 Tennessee $152,776 Idaho $152,612 New Mexico $151,419 Oklahoma $151,157 Alabama $150,193 South Dakota $148,574

Arkansas $147,691 West Virginia $147,217 Mississippi $145,795

Top Paying Cities for Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

The Lakes: $158,857
Alamo: $163,477
Henderson: $158,890

The Lakes, NV $158,857 Alamo, NV $163,477 Henderson, NV $158,890 Beatty, NV $163,665 Blue Diamond, NV $159,075 Boulder City, NV $159,276 Bunkerville, NV $162,616 Caliente, NV $162,959

Dyer, NV $163,523 Goldfield, NV $163,448 Hiko, NV $163,126 Indian Springs, NV $161,087 Jean, NV $160,308 Amargosa Valley, NV $163,626 Logandale, NV $162,454 Manhattan, NV $163,732

Mercury, NV $163,159 Mesquite, NV $163,559 Moapa, NV $161,169 Laughlin, NV $162,907 North Las Vegas, NV $158,857 Coyote Springs, NV $162,291 Cal Nev Ari, NV $162,215 Overton, NV $160,719

Pahrump, NV $162,508 Panaca, NV $162,789 Pioche, NV $162,814 Round Mountain, NV $163,512 Searchlight, NV $161,457 Silverpeak, NV $164,020 Tonopah, NV $163,505 Sloan, NV $158,949

Las Vegas, NV $158,857 Nellis Afb, NV $158,857 Ely, NV $163,468 Austin, NV $163,370 Baker, NV $162,768 Duckwater, NV $163,595 Eureka, NV $163,463 Lund, NV $163,453

Mc Gill, NV $163,688 Ruth, NV $164,048 Crystal Bay, NV $165,614 Dayton, NV $163,543 Denio, NV $163,069 Empire, NV $163,482 Fallon, NV $163,765 Fernley, NV $163,883

Gabbs, NV $163,515 Gardnerville, NV $163,912 Genoa, NV $163,626 Gerlach, NV $163,554 Glenbrook, NV $163,786 Golconda, NV $163,437 Hawthorne, NV $163,782 Imlay, NV $163,546

Lovelock, NV $163,764 Luning, NV $163,809 Mc Dermitt, NV $162,980 Mina, NV $163,481 Minden, NV $163,497 Nixon, NV $163,543 Orovada, NV $163,195 Paradise Valley, NV $163,401

Schurz, NV $163,615 Silver City, NV $163,255 Silver Springs, NV $163,837 Smith, NV $163,737 Sparks, NV $163,813 Sun Valley, NV $163,819 Valmy, NV $163,744 Verdi, NV $164,077

Virginia City, NV $163,345 Wadsworth, NV $163,749 Wellington, NV $163,759 Winnemucca, NV $163,636 Yerington, NV $163,703 Zephyr Cove, NV $163,953 Stateline, NV $164,020 Incline Village, NV $164,261

Reno, NV $163,811 Carson City, NV $163,092 Washoe Valley, NV $163,218 Elko, NV $163,819 Spring Creek, NV $163,824 Battle Mountain, NV $163,598 Crescent Valley, NV $163,538 Carlin, NV $163,721

Deeth, NV $163,477 Halleck, NV $163,477 Jackpot, NV $162,143 Jarbidge, NV $162,505 Lamoille, NV $163,574 Montello, NV $162,500 Mountain City, NV $162,967 Owyhee, NV $162,529

Ruby Valley, NV $163,414 Tuscarora, NV $163,293 Wells, NV $163,278 West Wendover, NV $163,422

Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$148,397

Average $161,800/year

$171,062

$12,366

Average $13,483/month

$14,255

$2,854

Average $3,112/week

$3,290

$71

Average $78/hour

$82

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$171,062	$14,255	$3,290	$82
Average	$161,800	$13,483	$3,112	$78
25th Percentile	$148,397	$12,366	$2,854	$71

Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager

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Aerospace Engineering Senior Manager

Engineering Senior Manager

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineering Manager Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Aeronautical Engineering Senior Manager	$177,894	10%
Aerospace Engineering Senior Manager	$196,433	21%
Engineering Senior Manager	$178,032	10%

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