As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Flight Test Engineer in Addison, IL is $79,220, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,523 weekly, or $6,602 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Flight Test Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Flight Test Engineer in Addison, IL vary widely, spanning from $68,451 to $89,949. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($73,583) and 75th percentile ($84,836), while top earners (90th percentile) make $89,949 per year. This $11,253 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Java, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Addison Flight Test Engineer often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Flight Test Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $68,451 Addison, IL May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $73,583 Addison, IL May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $79,220 Addison, IL May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $84,836 Addison, IL May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $89,949 Addison, IL May 01, 2026
25% $73,583 10% $68,451 90% $89,949 75% $84,836 $79,220 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Flight Test Engineer in Addison, IL. The base salary for Flight Test Engineer ranges from $73,583 to $84,836 with the average base salary of $79,220. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,746 to $98,277 with the average total cash compensation of $89,897.

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About Addison, Illinois    Addison is a village located in the Chicago Metropolitan Area, in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. The population was 36,942 at the 2010 census....More

Addison, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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