How much does a Flight Engineer make? The average Flight Engineer salary is $117,485 as of June 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $108,379 and $130,010. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Job Openings for Flight Engineer
AbbVie - Waukegan , IL
The Flight Engineer will have a solid understanding of on-board communication systems to include satellite TV, satellite internet, and Iridium phone systems. While at home station, the flight ...
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Tyonek Native Corporation - Huntsville , AL
Perform all aircraft mechanic duties when not performing flight engineer duties. * Must demonstrate knowledge of military technical manuals and able to qualify for government equipment operators ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 23 days ago
Firestorm - San Diego , CA
Senior Flight Test Engineer Firestorm as a company grew out of the simple question: how does a US ally country with a respectively low defense budget deter an aggressor state entity with a vastly ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 14 days ago
Astroscale U.S. - Denver , CO
Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to join our team in our Denver, Colorado location. In this role you will design and develop software solutions for our satellite mission ...
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Astroscale - Denver , CO
Inc. is currently seeking a Flight Dynamics Engineer to join our team in our Denver, Colorado location. In this role you will be a member of the RPO team, integral to developing the on-orbit ...
LinkedIn - 11 days ago
Canvas Inc. - Huntsville , AL
Flight Test Engineer Team Lead Location : Huntsville, AL (Hybrid) Canvas is seeking a Flight Test Engineer Team Lead! The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced, challenging environment ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 34 days ago

Flight Engineer Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Flight Engineer between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of June 27, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Flight Engineer in each city.
Click to see the salary for Flight Engineer in these major U.S. cities.
City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $146,856
Washington, DC $130,761
Miami, FL $113,373
Chicago, IL $123,242
Boston, MA $131,701
New York, NY $137,222
Dallas, TX $115,958
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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
108379
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117485

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
109582
132211
119049
What is the average salary for Flight Engineer in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Flight Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Flight Engineer ranges from $108,379 to $130,010 with the average base salary of $117,485. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $109,582 to $132,211 with the average total cash compensation of $119,049.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $117,485 $108,379 - $130,010
Bonus $1,564 $1,203 - $2,202
Total Pay $119,049 $109,582 - $132,211
* 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.
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What's the difference between Flight Test Engineer and Flight Engineer?
According to our latest salary estimation on June 27, 2024. The average salary of Flight Engineer is $117,485, and the average salary of Flight Test Engineer is $81,989. The average salary of Flight Test Engineer is lower than Flight Engineer. ( 2024-06-27 salary.com )
I am a Flight Engineer, which location’s salary is higher, Auburn, AL or Bentonville, AR?
Bentonville, AR typically sees higher pay than Auburn, AL for Flight Engineer. a Flight Engineer Salary in Bentonville, AR is $106,206 as of June 27, 2024; a Flight Engineer Salary in Auburn, AL is $103,622 as of June 27, 2024. ( 2024-06-27 salary.com )
Why does the salary of a Flight Engineer vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-06-27 salary.com )
What are the Pay Factors for Flight Engineer?
Salary ranges for a Flight Engineer can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-06-27 salary.com )
How the Pay Factors Influence Your Pay?
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Last Update: June 27, 2024