As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Flight Test Engineer in Aurora, CO is $79,148, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,522 weekly, or $6,596 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 Aurora, CO vary widely, spanning from $68,388 to $89,867. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($73,516) and 75th percentile ($84,758), while top earners (90th percentile) make $89,867 per year. This $11,242 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, Aurora Flight Test Engineer often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Aurora currently ranks 277 statewide for Flight Test Engineer job salary. 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 $68,388 Aurora, CO May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $73,516 Aurora, CO May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $79,148 Aurora, CO May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $84,758 Aurora, CO May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $89,867 Aurora, CO May 01, 2026
25% $73,516 10% $68,388 90% $89,867 75% $84,758 $79,148 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Aurora, Colorado    Aurora (/əˈroʊrə/, /əˈrɔːrə/) is a Home Rule Municipality in the U.S. state of Colorado, spanning Arapahoe and Adams counties, with the extreme southe....More

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