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Aircraft Design Engineer

Average Aircraft Design Engineer Salary

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$72,276
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$56k
MEDIAN
$72k
90%
$105k

The average salary for an Aircraft Design Engineer is $72,276 in 2025

Base Salary
$56k - $105k
Bonus
$900 - $10k
Profit Sharing
$590 - $10k
Commission
$103 - $78k
Total Pay
$53k - $107k
Based on 7,616 salary profiles (last updated Jul 05 2023)
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3.9 out of 5
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Common Health Benefits for a Aircraft Design Engineer

Medical
88%
Dental
80%
Vision
71%
None
12%

Gender Breakdown for Aircraft Design Engineers

Male
83.3%
Female
16.0%
Prefer to self-define
0.7%
This data is based on 3,151 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Aircraft Design Engineers

What is the highest pay for Aircraft Design Engineers?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Aircraft Design Engineer is $105k / year

What is the lowest pay for Aircraft Design Engineers?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Aircraft Design Engineer is $56k / year

How can Aircraft Design Engineers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as an Aircraft Design Engineer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Aircraft Design Engineer that oversees more junior Aircraft Design Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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