How much does a Flight Test Engineer make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Flight Test Engineer in Los Angeles, CA is $84,875. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $70,303 to a high of $99,866, with most professionals earning between $77,248 and $92,722.

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 $70,303 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $77,248 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $84,875 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $92,722 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Flight Test Engineer Salary $99,866 Los Angeles,CA April 01, 2025
25% $77,248 10% $70,303 90% $99,866 75% $92,722 $84,875 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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