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 $127,550, a Senior Test Pilot (7+ years)earns $148,547, a Lead Test Pilot (7-10 years)earns $167,976, a Test Pilot Manager (10+ years)earns $191,967, a Test Pilot Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $216,862,

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 $187,918, California $187,206, Massachusetts $184,711. 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: $193,965; Lead Engineering Test Pilot: $169,800; Lead Maintenance Test Pilot: $169,730; Engineering Senior Test Pilot: $150,100; Maintenance Senior Test Pilot: $150,100.

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Lead Test Pilot Salary in Nevada

How much does a Lead Test Pilot make in Nevada?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Test Pilot in Nevada is $167,976 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $81.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $193,008
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $153,920 to $181,078
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $141,123

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Lead Test Pilot Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$181,078	$15,090	$3,482	$87
Average	$167,976	$13,998	$3,230	$81
25th Percentile	$153,920	$12,827	$2,960	$74

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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	$127,550
Senior Test Pilot	7+ years	$148,547
Lead Test Pilot	7-10 years	$167,976
Test Pilot Manager	10+ years	$191,967
Test Pilot Senior Manager	10+ years	$216,862

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: $187,918.
California: $187,206.
Massachusetts: $184,711.

District of Columbia $187,918 California $187,206 Massachusetts $184,711 Washington $184,032 New Jersey $183,964 Alaska $183,726 Connecticut $181,384 New York $180,434

Hawaii $177,396 Rhode Island $175,970 Maryland $175,002 Minnesota $173,679 Colorado $173,169 Illinois $173,000 Oregon $172,355 Delaware $171,879

New Hampshire $171,581 Virginia $170,912 Pennsylvania $168,960 Nevada $167,976 North Dakota $167,653 Michigan $167,144 Wisconsin $166,957 Vermont $166,584

Texas $165,549 Maine $165,481 Arizona $165,379 Ohio $165,260 Georgia $163,699 Indiana $162,918 Wyoming $162,765 Utah $162,528

Iowa $162,426 Kansas $161,611 Louisiana $161,374 North Carolina $161,289 Missouri $161,255 Florida $160,593 Montana $160,236 Nebraska $159,897

Kentucky $159,710 South Carolina $159,031 Tennessee $158,607 Idaho $158,437 New Mexico $157,198 Oklahoma $156,927 Alabama $155,925 South Dakota $154,245

Arkansas $153,329 West Virginia $152,836 Mississippi $151,360

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:

The Lakes: $166,601
Alamo: $164,055
Henderson: $165,922

The Lakes, NV $166,601 Alamo, NV $164,055 Henderson, NV $165,922 Beatty, NV $164,055 Blue Diamond, NV $165,583 Boulder City, NV $164,225 Bunkerville, NV $164,055 Caliente, NV $164,055

Dyer, NV $169,045 Goldfield, NV $169,045 Hiko, NV $164,055 Indian Springs, NV $164,055 Jean, NV $164,055 Amargosa Valley, NV $164,055 Logandale, NV $164,055 Manhattan, NV $167,314

Mercury, NV $164,055 Mesquite, NV $164,055 Moapa, NV $164,055 Laughlin, NV $164,055 North Las Vegas, NV $166,601 Coyote Springs, NV $164,055 Cal Nev Ari, NV $164,055 Overton, NV $164,055

Pahrump, NV $164,055 Panaca, NV $164,055 Pioche, NV $164,055 Round Mountain, NV $167,314 Searchlight, NV $164,055 Silverpeak, NV $169,045 Tonopah, NV $166,228 Sloan, NV $165,922

Las Vegas, NV $166,601 Nellis Afb, NV $166,092 Ely, NV $158,997 Austin, NV $167,314 Baker, NV $159,880 Duckwater, NV $164,055 Eureka, NV $160,678 Lund, NV $161,272

Mc Gill, NV $159,880 Ruth, NV $159,880 Crystal Bay, NV $171,913 Dayton, NV $168,655 Denio, NV $161,424 Empire, NV $167,518 Fallon, NV $167,314 Fernley, NV $167,484

Gabbs, NV $167,314 Gardnerville, NV $167,127 Genoa, NV $168,994 Gerlach, NV $167,518 Glenbrook, NV $169,164 Golconda, NV $160,678 Hawthorne, NV $167,127 Imlay, NV $167,518

Lovelock, NV $167,518 Luning, NV $167,127 Mc Dermitt, NV $155,348 Mina, NV $167,127 Minden, NV $169,164 Nixon, NV $167,501 Orovada, NV $161,424 Paradise Valley, NV $151,377

Schurz, NV $167,127 Silver City, NV $169,673 Silver Springs, NV $167,467 Smith, NV $167,127 Sparks, NV $170,063 Sun Valley, NV $170,063 Valmy, NV $160,678 Verdi, NV $170,063

Virginia City, NV $169,673 Wadsworth, NV $167,569 Wellington, NV $167,127 Winnemucca, NV $167,518 Yerington, NV $167,127 Zephyr Cove, NV $168,485 Stateline, NV $168,315 Incline Village, NV $169,503

Reno, NV $170,063 Carson City, NV $169,673 Washoe Valley, NV $169,673 Elko, NV $147,405 Spring Creek, NV $147,405 Battle Mountain, NV $167,314 Crescent Valley, NV $147,405 Carlin, NV $147,405

Deeth, NV $147,405 Halleck, NV $147,405 Jackpot, NV $147,405 Jarbidge, NV $147,405 Lamoille, NV $147,405 Montello, NV $147,405 Mountain City, NV $147,405 Owyhee, NV $147,405

Ruby Valley, NV $147,405 Tuscarora, NV $147,405 Wells, NV $147,405 West Wendover, NV $156,180

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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$153,920

Average $167,976/year

$181,078

$12,827

Average $13,998/month

$15,090

$2,960

Average $3,230/week

$3,482

$74

Average $81/hour

$87

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$181,078	$15,090	$3,482	$87
Average	$167,976	$13,998	$3,230	$81
25th Percentile	$153,920	$12,827	$2,960	$74

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 $191,967 - a projected growth of 14% over your current level.

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