Aerospace Systems Engineer Salary in Stamford, CT

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As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Aerospace Systems Engineer in Stamford, CT is $137,698. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $127,026 to $152,372, with most professionals earning between $117,309 and $165,732.

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Common responsibilities of an Aerospace Systems Engineer

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 Stamford, CT

Average Base Salary

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127026

152372

137698

Average Total Cash Compensation

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128438

154955

139530

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 Stamford, CT. The base salary for Aerospace Systems Engineer ranges from $127,026 to $152,372 with the average base salary of $137,698. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $128,438 to $154,955 with the average total cash compensation of $139,530.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$137,698	$127,026 - $152,372
Bonus	$1,832	$1,412 - $2,583
Total Pay	$139,530	$128,438 - $154,955

* 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 Stamford, CT

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Stamford, CT
CITY, STATE Greenwich, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,331 - $152,738	COMPARE TO Stamford, CT
CITY, STATE Norwalk, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,331 - $152,738	COMPARE TO Stamford, CT
CITY, STATE Fairfield, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,698 - $150,779	COMPARE TO Stamford, CT
CITY, STATE Bridgeport, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,698 - $150,779	COMPARE TO Stamford, CT
CITY, STATE Danbury, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $122,839 - $147,350	COMPARE TO Stamford, CT
CITY, STATE Stratford, CT	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $125,698 - $150,779	COMPARE TO Stamford, CT

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About Stamford, Connecticut

Stamford (/ˈstæmfərd/) is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. According to the 2010 census, the population of the city is 122,643. As of 2017, according to the Census Bureau, the population of Stamford had risen to 131,000, making it the third-largest city in the state (behind Bridgeport and New Haven) and the seventh-largest city in New England. Approximately 30 miles (50 kilometers) from Manhattan, Stamford is in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Metro area which is a part of the Greater New York metropolitan area. Stamford is home to four Fortune 500 Companies, nine Fort...

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