Aerospace Systems Engineer Salary in Madison, WI

How much does an Aerospace Systems Engineer make in Madison, WI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Aerospace Systems Engineer in Madison, WI is $118,147. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $108,990 to $130,737, with most professionals earning between $100,653 and $142,200.

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Requires a BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Systems Engineering with 10-15 years of experience.

January 01, 2023

Create system level models, design tools and simulations necessary to support trade studies and solution architectures with customers during early business development efforts.

January 07, 2023

Develops and collects technical data and inputs for staff summary packages and executive briefings to support coordination and signature of all associated documents for milestone approvals.

April 17, 2023

Demonstrates the ability to regularly utilizes Six Sigma principals, tools and methodology.

April 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Aerospace Systems Engineer in Madison, WI

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

108990

130737

118147

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

110201

132954

119719

What is the average salary for Aerospace Systems Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Aerospace Systems Engineer in Madison, WI. The base salary for Aerospace Systems Engineer ranges from $108,990 to $130,737 with the average base salary of $118,147. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $110,201 to $132,954 with the average total cash compensation of $119,719.

View Average Salary for Aerospace Systems Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$118,147	$108,990 - $130,737
Bonus	$1,572	$1,212 - $2,216
Total Pay	$119,719	$110,201 - $132,954

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Aerospace Systems Engineer Salary Near Madison, WI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,977 - $129,523	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Rockford, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,968 - $130,711	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,096 - $130,865	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Milwaukee, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $109,509 - $131,360	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Oshkosh, WI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $105,482 - $126,530	COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $104,446 - $125,287	COMPARE TO Madison, WI

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About Madison, Wisconsin

Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Chicago. The city completely surrounds the smaller Town of Madison, the City of Monona, and the villages of Maple Bluff and Shorewood Hills. Madison shares borders with its largest suburb, Sun Prairie, and three other suburbs, Middleton, McFarland, and Fitchburg. Other suburbs include the city of Verona and the villages of Cottage Grove, DeForest, and Waunakee as well as Mount Horeb, Oregon, Stoughton, and Cross Plains among others. According to th...

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About Madison, Wisconsin Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

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