SpaceX employees working as Test Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 19 ratings. This is 32% higher than the average of Test Engineer professionals at SpaceX worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Test Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Test Engineer at SpaceX is $112,480 per year or $54 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $178,045 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $88,939 (25th percentile) and $143,666 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 69 salaries submitted by SpaceX Test Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Test Engineer professionals typically earn between $43 and $69 per hour.
Test Engineer professionals typically earn between $7,412 and $11,972 monthly.
