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Recent salaries shared by Flight Controls Engineer
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Flight Controls Engineer
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1-3 years
$86K - $101K/yr
Marietta, GA
submitted on Jul 15, 2026
$86K - $101K/yr
Flight Controls Engineer
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4-6 years
$102K/yr
($102K • $0)
Everett, WA
submitted on May 27, 2026
$102K/yr
$102K • $0
Flight Controls Engineer
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1-3 years
$108K/yr
($108K • $0)
Everett, WA
submitted on Feb 27, 2026
$108K/yr
$108K • $0
Flight Controls Engineer
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1-3 years
$92K - $107K/yr
Seattle, WA
submitted on Sep 4, 2025
$92K - $107K/yr
Flight Controls Engineer
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1-3 years
$99K/yr
($99K • $0)
Fort Worth, TX
submitted on Jul 2, 2025
$99K/yr
$99K • $0
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Flight Controls Engineer
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15+ years
$166K/yr
($166K • $0)
San Jose, CA
submitted on Jun 1, 2025
$166K/yr
$166K • $0
Flight Controls Engineer
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1-3 years
$101K/yr
($101K • $0)
Everett, WA
submitted on May 28, 2025
$101K/yr
$101K • $0
Flight Controls Engineer
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10-14 years
$171K - $200K/yr
Irvine, CA
submitted on Apr 6, 2025
$171K - $200K/yr
Flight Controls Engineer
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1-3 years
$174K/yr
($171K • $3K)
Irvine, CA
submitted on Mar 10, 2025
$174K/yr
$171K • $3K
Flight Controls Engineer
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4-6 years
$126K/yr
($126K • $0)
Olathe, KS
submitted on Feb 10, 2025
$126K/yr
$126K • $0
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Top paying industries
The top paying industry for Flight Controls Engineer in United States is Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $137,912.
Aerospace & Defense
Top paying companies in Aerospace & Defense for Flight Controls Engineer are Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Bell.
Frequently asked questions about Flight Controls Engineer salaries
The average salary for Flight Controls Engineer is $138,098 per year or $66 per hour, with top earners making up to $204,202 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $113,300 (25th percentile) to $170,027 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 104 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Flight Controls Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Flight Controls Engineer is $170,027 per year, $14,169 per month or $82 per hour.
The lowest salary for Flight Controls Engineer is $113,300 per year, $9,442 per month or $54 per hour.
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