How much does a Flight Test Engineer make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Flight Test Engineer in Chicago, IL is $79,182. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $65,587 to a high of $93,168, with most professionals earning between $72,066 and $86,503.

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 $65,587 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $72,066 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $79,182 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $86,503 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $93,168 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $72,066 10% $65,587 90% $93,168 75% $86,503 $79,182 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

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    Test Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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