Aerospace Engineer Salary in the US
$85,200
per year
per month
$7,100
per month
per year
Bonus
$3,270/year
Commission
$12,600/year
Profit Sharing
$3,040/year
Bonus
$270/month
Commission
$1,050/month
Profit Sharing
$250/month
Aerospace Engineer - Average Salary
The average salary for an Aerospace Engineer is $85,200 per year ($7,100 per month), which is $31,710 (+59%) higher than the average salary in the US.
An Aerospace Engineer can expect an average starting salary of $62,400. The highest salaries can exceed $150,000.
An Aerospace Engineer can expect an average starting salary of $62,400. The highest salaries can exceed $150,000.
$62,400
Low
$85,200
Average salary
$150,000
High
$5,200
Low
$7,100
Average salary
$12,500
High
Total pay includes salary, bonus, commission and profit sharing.
$380 $113,500 $227,300 | ||
| Salary | $62,400 - 150,000 | |
| Bonus | $650 - 11,800 | |
| Commission | $4,300 - 42,700 | |
| Profit Sharing | $380 - 22,800 | |
| Total Pay | $67,730 - 227,300 |
$30 $9,460 $18,940 | ||
| Salary | $5,200 - 12,500 | |
| Bonus | $50 - 980 | |
| Commission | $360 - 3,560 | |
| Profit Sharing | $30 - 1,900 | |
| Total Pay | $5,640 - 18,940 |
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Aerospace Engineer Salary Range
Among Aerospace Engineers in the US, Junior Aerospace Engineers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Senior Aerospace Engineers and Principal Aerospace Engineers enjoy the highest salaries.
Aerospace Engineer - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Aerospace Engineer | $131K/year | +54% |
| Senior Aerospace Engineer | $115K/year | +35% |
| NASA Aerospace Engineer | $98K/year | +15% |
| Boeing Aerospace Engineer | $92K/year | +8% |
| SpaceX Aerospace Engineer | $90K/year | +5% |
| Northrop Grumman Aerospace Engineer | $84K/year | -1% |
| Air Force Aerospace Engineer | $83K/year | -3% |
| Lockheed Martin Aerospace Engineer | $78K/year | -8% |
| Junior Aerospace Engineer | $72K/year | -16% |
Aerospace Engineer - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Aerospace Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $62,400 per year. A mid career Aerospace Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $81,200, while a Senior Aerospace Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $115,000. Aerospace Engineers with more than 20 years of experience earn $128,900 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Aerospace Engineer
| Late Career | ▲ +51% |
| Senior | ▲ +35% |
| Average Salary | $85,200/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -5% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -27% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
12%
12%
Male
88%
88%
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