Aircraft Systems Engineer Salary in Columbia, SC

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As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Aircraft Systems Engineer in Columbia, SC is $70,039. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $61,666 to $77,031, with most professionals earning between $54,042 and $83,397.

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Reviews and prepares engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other technical documentation.

November 12, 2022

Support Engineering Investigations (EIs), which includes on-site support, by performing engineering analysis, testing, data review and report writing.

January 15, 2023

Leads technical gate reviews (requirements reviews, design reviews, test readiness reviews) to ensure program readiness prior to presentation to the customer.

January 27, 2023

Requires a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) adjudicated within the previous 5 calendar years.

January 29, 2023

Assist in performing technical/mission analyses of operational requirements, assist in developing system concepts, and perform technological/trade-off study assessments of proposed designs.

February 07, 2023

Active Secret clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) adjudicated within the previous 5 calendar years.

February 14, 2023

Provide engineering support for the integration of aircraft systems including integrated cockpit systems, automatic flight control systems, TCAS, TAWS, Weather Radar and other assorted avionics systems.

February 17, 2023

Design experience relative to aircraft in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Hardware/Software Integration, or Systems Integration.

April 07, 2023

Manage, archive and organize program-related engineering information and documentation.

April 21, 2023

Develop and coordinate engineering orders to direct the modification of the aircraft or aircraft systems, developing repair documentation for in-service aircraft and aircraft undergoing heavy maintenance visits.

May 11, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Aircraft Systems Engineer in Columbia, SC

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What is the average salary for Aircraft 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 Aircraft Systems Engineer in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Aircraft Systems Engineer ranges from $61,666 to $77,031 with the average base salary of $70,039. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,666 to $77,031 with the average total cash compensation of $70,039.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$70,039	$61,666 - $77,031
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$70,039	$61,666 - $77,031

* 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.

Aircraft Systems Engineer Salary Near Columbia, SC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,484 - $74,306	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,065 - $77,530	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,477 - $81,793	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,963 - $74,904	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Augusta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,251 - $77,762	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,892 - $78,563	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC

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About Columbia, South Carolina

One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plain, across which rivers drop as falls or rapids. Columbia grew up at the fall line of the Congaree River, which is formed by the convergence of the Broad River and the Saluda River. The Congaree was the farthest inland point of river navigation. The energy of falling water also powered Columbia's early mills. The city has capitalized on this location which includes three rivers by christening itself "The Columbia Riverbanks Region". Columbia is lo...

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