How much does a Flight Test Engineer make in Austin, TX?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Flight Test Engineer in Austin, TX is $82,886. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $71,887 to a high of $93,061, with most professionals earning between $77,129 and $88,212.

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 $71,887 Austin,TX March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $77,129 Austin,TX March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $82,886 Austin,TX March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $88,212 Austin,TX March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $93,061 Austin,TX March 01, 2025
25% $77,129 10% $71,887 90% $93,061 75% $88,212 $82,886 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Flight Test Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Test Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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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 Austin, TX. The base salary for Flight Test Engineer ranges from $77,129 to $88,212 with the average base salary of $82,886. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $78,514 to $91,017 with the average total cash compensation of $84,910.

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