Median salary
$138,100
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$114.7k – $157.2k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
63.6%
126 of 198 roles
Live roles
198
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDTrend builds as new salary snapshots accrue — check back soon.
Salary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Principal Airframe Engineer - IPT Lead [AERO]
Staff Aeronautical Engineer- Test & Evaluation
Staff Aeronautical Engineer - Hydraulics Responsible Engineer
Staff Aeronautical Engineer (VMS & GNC)
Staff Engineer Aeronautical
Staff Aeronautical Engineer -Test and Evaluation Lead
Astrodynamics Aerospace Engineer, Lead
Senior Aerospace Software Engineer
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Northrop Grumman
|
$142,500 | 35 |
|
Blue Origin
|
$119,041 | 9 |
| GV GE Vernova | $90,000 | 9 |
Xometry
|
$72,375 | 9 |
| BO Boeing | $132,000 | 6 |
Leidos
|
$122,275 | 6 |
TSC
|
$153,250 | 4 |
ALTEN Technology USA
|
$145,000 | 4 |
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How much do Full-time Aerospace Engineer roles pay?
The median salary for Full-time Aerospace Engineer roles is $138,100 per year. Most pay falls between $114,700 (25th percentile) and $157,150 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $90,760 to $188,860.
These figures are computed live from 198 active Full-time Aerospace Engineer roles on JobsRadar, of which 126 (63.6%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Full-time Aerospace Engineer roles include CHAOS Industries, Northrop Grumman, Booz Allen Hamilton and Blue Origin.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Full-time Aerospace Engineer salary?
- The median is $138,100 per year, with most pay between $114,700 and $157,150 (25th–75th percentile), based on 126 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Full-time Aerospace Engineer salary range?
- Pay ranges from about $90,760 to $188,860 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $138,100. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.