Satellite Communications Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Satellite Communications Engineer make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Satellite Communications Engineer in the United States is $94,705 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, a Satellite Communications Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $107,081
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,022 to $101,183
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,296
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Satellite Communications Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $101,183 $8,432 $1,946 $49
Average $94,705 $7,892 $1,821 $46
25th Percentile $84,022 $7,002 $1,616 $40
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Key Factors That Influence Satellite Communications Engineer Salaries

A Satellite Communications 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Satellite Communications Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Satellite Communications 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): $63,461
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $96,930
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,311
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,484
  • Expert (over 8 years): $154,422
Levels Salary
Investor ... Level Satellite Communications Engineer$63,461
Satellite... Level Satellite Communications Engineer$96,930
Investor ... Level Satellite Communications Engineer$105,311
Investor ... Level Satellite Communications Engineer$116,484
Investor ... Level Satellite Communications Engineer$154,422
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$96,930 < 2 yrs
$105,311 2-4 yrs
$116,484 5-8 yrs
$154,422 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Satellite Communications Engineers

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:

  • San Jose: $119,451
  • San Francisco: $118,143
  • Oakland: $115,653

What Skills Can Increase a Satellite Communications Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 5.93% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 2.5% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
  • Economics (Mentioned in 1.09% Job Postings): Economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and analyzes the choices that individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make to allocate resources.
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Presentation 5.93%
PowerPoint 2.5%
Economics 1.09%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Satellite Communications Engineer's salary.
  • Business Model: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Financial Statements: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Bond: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Business Model
 $101,334
7%
Financial Statements
 $101,334
7%
Bond
 $100,387
6%
Financial Modeling
 $100,387
6%
Capital Market
 $99,440
5%
Project Management
 $99,440
5%
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Satellite Communications Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Satellite Communications Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 32% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 12% above the average. In contrast, Satellite Communications Engineer positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Satellite Communications Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Satellite Communications Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$106,069$51.012%
Pharmaceuticals$105,122$51.011%
Biotechnology$104,175$50.010%
Energy & Utilities$102,281$49.08%
Software & Networking$101,334$49.07%

How Education impacts a Satellite Communications Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Satellite Communications Engineers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Satellite Communications Engineer with a Bachelor's Degree is between $91,546 and $100,074).

Satellite Communications Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Satellite Communications Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.4%
High School 2.4%
Associates 5.9%
Bachelors 70.6%
Masters 21.2%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Satellite Communications Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Satellite Communications 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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$84,022
Average $94,705/year
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Average $7,892/month
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Average $1,821/week
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Average $46/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $101,183 $8,432 $1,946 $49
Average $94,705 $7,892 $1,821 $46
25th Percentile $84,022 $7,002 $1,616 $40

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Salary Trends for Satellite Communications Engineer

Salaries for a Satellite Communications Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $73,272 in 2023 to around $73,133 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Satellite Communications Engineer salary trends, .

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