What are the main factors that influence a Lead Test Pilot's salary?

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

How does experience change A Lead Test Pilot's salary?

A Lead Test Pilot's salary grows with experience: a Test Pilot (4-7 years)earns $134,741, a Senior Test Pilot (7+ years)earns $156,917, a Lead Test Pilot (7-10 years)earns $177,405, a Test Pilot Manager (10+ years)earns $202,816, a Test Pilot Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $229,137,

What are the highest paying states for a Lead Test Pilot?

Lead Test Pilot salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Lead Test Pilot roles are District of Columbia $187,928, California $187,215, Massachusetts $184,720. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Lead Test Pilot roles make?

Salaries for Lead Test Pilot level roles vary by specialization: Test Pilot Manager: $194,045; Lead Engineering Test Pilot: $169,800; Lead Maintenance Test Pilot: $169,740; Engineering Senior Test Pilot: $150,200; Maintenance Senior Test Pilot: $150,140.

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Lead Test Pilot Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Lead Test Pilot make in Hawaii?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Test Pilot in Hawaii is $177,405 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $85.

However, a Lead Test Pilot's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $203,779
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $162,504 to $191,210
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $148,937

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Lead Test Pilot Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$191,210	$15,934	$3,677	$92
Average	$177,405	$14,784	$3,412	$85
25th Percentile	$162,504	$13,542	$3,125	$78

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Key Factors That Influence Lead Test Pilot Salaries

A Lead Test Pilot'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.

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Test Pilot	4-7 years	$134,741
Senior Test Pilot	7+ years	$156,917
Lead Test Pilot	7-10 years	$177,405
Test Pilot Manager	10+ years	$202,816
Test Pilot Senior Manager	10+ years	$229,137

How Do Lead Test Pilot 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 Lead Test Pilots. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $187,928.
California: $187,215.
Massachusetts: $184,720.

District of Columbia $187,928 California $187,215 Massachusetts $184,720 Washington $184,041 New Jersey $183,974 Alaska $183,736 Connecticut $181,394 New York $180,443

Hawaii $177,405 Rhode Island $175,979 Maryland $175,012 Minnesota $173,688 Colorado $173,179 Illinois $173,009 Oregon $172,364 Delaware $171,889

New Hampshire $171,590 Virginia $170,921 Pennsylvania $168,969 Nevada $167,985 North Dakota $167,662 Michigan $167,153 Wisconsin $166,966 Vermont $166,593

Texas $165,558 Maine $165,490 Arizona $165,388 Ohio $165,269 Georgia $163,707 Indiana $162,927 Wyoming $162,774 Utah $162,536

Iowa $162,434 Kansas $161,620 Louisiana $161,382 North Carolina $161,297 Missouri $161,263 Florida $160,601 Montana $160,245 Nebraska $159,905

Kentucky $159,719 South Carolina $159,040 Tennessee $158,615 Idaho $158,446 New Mexico $157,207 Oklahoma $156,935 Alabama $155,934 South Dakota $154,253

Arkansas $153,337 West Virginia $152,845 Mississippi $151,368

Top Paying Cities for Lead Test Pilots

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:

Aiea: $176,444
Anahola: $174,131
Captain Cook: $173,956

Aiea, HI $176,444 Anahola, HI $174,131 Captain Cook, HI $173,956 Eleele, HI $174,484 Ewa Beach, HI $176,288 Kapolei, HI $176,147 Haiku, HI $174,260 Hakalau, HI $173,869

Haleiwa, HI $175,808 Hana, HI $173,844 Hanalei, HI $173,903 Hanamaulu, HI $174,256 Hanapepe, HI $174,475 Hauula, HI $176,076 Hawaii National Park, HI $174,071 Hawi, HI $174,360

Hilo, HI $174,239 Princeville, HI $174,221 Holualoa, HI $174,026 Honaunau, HI $173,725 Honokaa, HI $173,949 Honomu, HI $174,222 Hoolehua, HI $173,725 Kaaawa, HI $176,134

Kahuku, HI $175,757 Kahului, HI $174,662 Kailua, HI $176,388 Ocean View, HI $174,170 Waikoloa, HI $174,153 Keauhou, HI $174,026 Kailua Kona, HI $174,236 Kalaheo, HI $174,275

Kalaupapa, HI $173,566 Kamuela, HI $174,037 Kaneohe, HI $176,351 Kapaa, HI $174,465 Kaumakani, HI $174,559 Kaunakakai, HI $173,932 Keaau, HI $174,358 Kealakekua, HI $174,267

Kealia, HI $174,326 Kekaha, HI $174,149 Kihei, HI $174,484 Kilauea, HI $174,224 Kapaau, HI $174,092 Koloa, HI $174,301 Kualapuu, HI $173,881 Kunia, HI $176,091

Kurtistown, HI $174,270 Lahaina, HI $174,304 Laie, HI $175,911 Lanai City, HI $173,881 Laupahoehoe, HI $174,319 Lawai, HI $174,559 Lihue, HI $174,256 Makawao, HI $174,394

Makaweli, HI $173,871 Maunaloa, HI $173,462 Mountain View, HI $174,178 Naalehu, HI $173,827 Ninole, HI $173,710 Ookala, HI $173,766 Paauilo, HI $173,978 Pahala, HI $173,874

Pahoa, HI $174,105 Paia, HI $174,312 Papaaloa, HI $174,343 Papaikou, HI $173,981 Pearl City, HI $176,317 Pepeekeo, HI $174,319 Puunene, HI $174,662 Volcano, HI $174,071

Wahiawa, HI $176,015 Pukalani, HI $174,394 Mililani, HI $176,227 Kula, HI $174,034 Waialua, HI $175,713 Waianae, HI $175,876 Wailuku, HI $174,390 Waimanalo, HI $176,354

Waimea, HI $174,543 Waipahu, HI $176,241 Honolulu, HI $176,505 J B P H H, HI $176,475 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $176,110 Schofield Barracks, HI $176,059 Fort Shafter, HI $176,505 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $176,505

Camp H M Smith, HI $176,466 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $176,295 Wake Island, HI $176,505

Lead Test Pilot Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Test Pilot'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.

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$162,504

Average $177,405/year

$191,210

$13,542

Average $14,784/month

$15,934

$3,125

Average $3,412/week

$3,677

$78

Average $85/hour

$92

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$191,210	$15,934	$3,677	$92
Average	$177,405	$14,784	$3,412	$85
25th Percentile	$162,504	$13,542	$3,125	$78

Lead Test Pilot Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Lead Test Pilot, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Test Pilot Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $202,816 - a projected growth of 14% over your current level.

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