Guidance Navigation And Control Engineer Salary in the United States

What is the salary range of a Guidance Navigation And Control Engineer?

As of November 01, 2025, the average salary for a Guidance Navigation And Control Engineer in the United States is $92,850 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,158
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,377 to $98,769
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,573
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Guidance Navigation And Control Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $98,769 $8,231 $1,899 $47
Average $92,850 $7,737 $1,786 $45
25th Percentile $85,377 $7,115 $1,642 $41
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Key Factors That Influence Guidance Navigation And Control Engineer Salaries

A Guidance Navigation And Control Engineer'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 And Control Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Guidance Navigation And Control Engineer'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $93,866
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $94,577
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $95,906
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $96,172
  • Expert (over 8 years): $96,350
Levels Salary
Entry Level Guidance Navigation And Control Engineer $93,866
Intermediate Level Guidance Navigation And Control Engineer $94,577
Senior Level Guidance Navigation And Control Engineer $95,906
Specialist Level Guidance Navigation And Control Engineer $96,172
Expert Level Guidance Navigation And Control Engineer $96,350
$93,866 0 yr
$94,577 < 2 yrs
$95,906 2-4 yrs
$96,172 5-8 yrs
$96,350 > 8 yrs
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Guidance Navigation And Control Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Guidance Navigation And Control Engineer'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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$85,377
Average $92,850/year
$98,769
$7,115
Average $7,737/month
$8,231
$1,642
Average $1,786/week
$1,899
$41
Average $45/hour
$47
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $98,769 $8,231 $1,899 $47
Average $92,850 $7,737 $1,786 $45
25th Percentile $85,377 $7,115 $1,642 $41

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Salary Trends for Guidance Navigation And Control Engineers

Salaries for a Guidance Navigation And Control Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $76,863 in 2023 to around $75,836 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Guidance Navigation And Control Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Guidance Navigation And Control Engineer Over Time

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2023
$76,863
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$76,421
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$75,836
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Guidance Navigation And Control Engineer bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 69.8%
Bonuses 1.5%
Social Security 5.4%
401k/403b 3.0%
Disability 1.4%
Healthcare 6.4%
Pension 3.8%
Time Off 8.7%
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Median % of Total
Base Salary $92,850 69.8%
Bonus $2,012 1.5%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $7,197 5.4%
401K/403B $3,951 3.0%
Disability $1,882 1.4%
Healthcare $8,523 6.4%
Pension $5,080 3.8%
Time Off $11,579 8.7%
Total Compensation $133,074 100%
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