How much does a Flight Engineer make? The average Flight Engineer salary is $116,425 as of February 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $107,398 and $128,842. 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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Cymstar Services LLC - San Antonio , TX
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Provides Flight Engineer procedures instruction in aircraft, classroom, and simulator or other platform environments.  Provides training for Visual ...
ZipRecruiter - 10 days ago
... engineer * Boeing aircraft flight deck knowledge (10+ years' experience) Strong Preferences: * Pilots license (or ground school training) a plus. * Program execution (PE related experience
ZipRecruiter - 6 days ago
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Flight Test System and Instrumentation Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in flight test system, instrumentation ...
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Simulation Technologies, Inc. - Huntsville , AL
Engineer, Integrated Flight Simulations, Mid-Level Overview SimTech, Inc., named as a 2024 Best Place for Working Parents, is seeking a candidate for an Engineer, Integrated Flight Simulations, Mid ...
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Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. - San Luis Obispo , CA
Senior Flight Controls Engineer Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a Senior Flight Controls Engineer to join our engineering department. ESAero is a growing aerospace company in the San ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 14 days ago
This summary provides a listing of the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are critical components of the position of Flight Mechanic Engineer. * General This is a full-time position that will ...
ZipRecruiter - 11 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 February 26, 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 $145,531
Washington, DC $129,604
Miami, FL $112,992
Chicago, IL $122,817
Boston, MA $131,176
New York, NY $136,800
Dallas, TX $115,668
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Average Base Salary

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107398
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116425

Average Total Cash Compensation

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108591
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117975
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 $107,398 to $128,842 with the average base salary of $116,425. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $108,591 to $131,031 with the average total cash compensation of $117,975.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $116,425 $107,398 - $128,842
Bonus $1,549 $1,193 - $2,189
Total Pay $117,975 $108,591 - $131,031
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
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What's the difference between Flight Test Engineer and Flight Engineer?
According to our latest salary estimation on February 26, 2024. The average salary of Flight Engineer is $116,425, and the average salary of Flight Test Engineer is $81,124. The average salary of Flight Test Engineer is lower than Flight Engineer. ( 2024-02-26 salary.com )
I am a Flight Engineer, which location’s salary is higher, Meridian, MS or Bergenfield, NJ?
Bergenfield, NJ typically sees higher pay than Meridian, MS for Flight Engineer. a Flight Engineer Salary in Bergenfield, NJ is $134,122 as of February 26, 2024; a Flight Engineer Salary in Meridian, MS is $103,199 as of February 26, 2024. ( 2024-02-26 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. ( 2024-02-26 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 ( 2024-02-26 salary.com )
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Last Update: February 26, 2024