As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Flight Test Engineer in Alabaster, AL is $71,276, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,371 weekly, or $5,940 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 Alabaster, AL vary widely, spanning from $61,587 to $80,930. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($66,205) and 75th percentile ($76,329), while top earners (90th percentile) make $80,930 per year. This $10,124 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, Alabaster Flight Test Engineer often earn 0.1% lower 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 $61,587 Alabaster, AL May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $66,205 Alabaster, AL May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $71,276 Alabaster, AL May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $76,329 Alabaster, AL May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $80,930 Alabaster, AL May 01, 2026
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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 Alabaster, AL. The base salary for Flight Test Engineer ranges from $66,205 to $76,329 with the average base salary of $71,276. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $74,449 to $88,423 with the average total cash compensation of $80,883.

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About Alabaster, Alabama    Alabaster is a city and southern suburb of Birmingham in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. At the 2010 census, the population was 30,352. Accordi....More

Alabaster, Alabama  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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