What are the main factors that influence a Chief Aerospace Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Chief Aerospace Engineer?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Chief Aerospace Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

How does experience change A Chief Aerospace Engineer's salary?

A Chief Aerospace Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $80,718 for beginners, reaching about $116,508 at mid-level, and approach $156,784 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Chief Aerospace Engineer?

Chief Aerospace Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Chief Aerospace Engineer roles are District of Columbia $108,937, California $108,523, Massachusetts $107,077. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Chief Aerospace Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Chief Aerospace Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Aerospace Engineer VI: $199,100; Aerospace Engineer V: $161,815; Aerospace Engineer IV: $140,158; Aerospace Engineer: $114,484; Aerospace Engineer III: $110,728.

Chief Aerospace Engineer Salary in Georgia

How much does a Chief Aerospace Engineer make in Georgia? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chief Aerospace Engineer in Georgia is $94,896 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, a Chief Aerospace Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,357
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $89,222 to $102,466
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $84,056

10% $84,056

50% (Median) $94,896

90% $109,357

Chief Aerospace Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,466	$8,539	$1,970	$49
Average	$94,896	$7,908	$1,825	$46
25th Percentile	$89,222	$7,435	$1,716	$43

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Key Factors That Influence Chief Aerospace Engineer Salaries

A Chief Aerospace Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Chief Aerospace Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Chief Aerospace Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $80,718
Early Career (1-2 years): $93,320
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,508
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,158
Expert (over 8 years): $156,784

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Electrical Engineer I	less than 1 year	$80,718
Chief Aerospace Engineer	1-2 years	$93,320
Electrical Engineer III	2-4 years	$116,508
Electrical Engineer IV	5-8 years	$135,158
Electrical Engineer V	over 8 years	$156,784

How Do Chief Aerospace Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Chief Aerospace Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $108,937.
California: $108,523.
Massachusetts: $107,077.

District of Columbia $108,937 California $108,523 Massachusetts $107,077 Washington $106,684 New Jersey $106,644 Alaska $106,506 Connecticut $105,149 New York $104,598

Hawaii $102,836 Rhode Island $102,010 Maryland $101,449 Minnesota $100,682 Colorado $100,387 Illinois $100,288 Oregon $99,914 Delaware $99,639

New Hampshire $99,466 Virginia $99,078 Pennsylvania $97,947 Nevada $97,376 North Dakota $97,189 Michigan $96,894 Wisconsin $96,786 Vermont $96,569

Texas $95,969 Maine $95,930 Arizona $95,871 Ohio $95,802 Georgia $94,896 Indiana $94,444 Wyoming $94,355 Utah $94,218

Iowa $94,159 Kansas $93,686 Louisiana $93,549 North Carolina $93,499 Missouri $93,480 Florida $93,096 Montana $92,889 Nebraska $92,693

Kentucky $92,584 South Carolina $92,191 Tennessee $91,945 Idaho $91,846 New Mexico $91,128 Oklahoma $90,971 Alabama $90,390 South Dakota $89,416

Arkansas $88,885 West Virginia $88,600 Mississippi $87,744

Top Paying Cities for Chief Aerospace Engineer

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Attapulgus: $87,996
Kennesaw: $94,896
Kingston: $90,491

Attapulgus, GA $87,996

Kennesaw, GA $94,896

Kingston, GA $90,491

Lebanon, GA $93,853

Lindale, GA $89,862

Marble Hill, GA $91,147

Mount Berry, GA $89,336

Mount Zion, GA $91,308

Nelson, GA $92,447

Rockmart, GA $92,418

Rome, GA $89,633

Roopville, GA $90,443

Rydal, GA $90,916

Shannon, GA $89,537

Silver Creek, GA $90,279

Talking Rock, GA $89,971

Tallapoosa, GA $90,440

Tate, GA $91,528

Taylorsville, GA $92,495

Temple, GA $92,995

Villa Rica, GA $93,678

Waco, GA $90,720

Waleska, GA $91,885

White, GA $92,168

Whitesburg, GA $93,104

Winston, GA $94,013

Woodstock, GA $94,567

Barnesville, GA $89,174

Brooks, GA $92,096

Concord, GA $89,763

Experiment, GA $92,311

Fairburn, GA $95,261

Fayetteville, GA $95,089

Flovilla, GA $89,637

Franklin, GA $89,640

Gay, GA $90,042

Glenn, GA $89,642

Grantville, GA $90,497

Greenville, GA $89,151

Griffin, GA $92,598

Hampton, GA $94,067

Haralson, GA $91,698

Hogansville, GA $89,505

Jackson, GA $90,792

Jenkinsburg, GA $91,734

Jonesboro, GA $95,448

Lagrange, GA $88,684

Manor, GA $87,383

Mershon, GA $87,356

Millwood, GA $87,362

Nahunta, GA $88,292

Nicholls, GA $87,463

Odum, GA $87,698

Offerman, GA $87,696

Patterson, GA $87,438

Saint Marys, GA $90,731

Screven, GA $87,420

Sea Island, GA $88,116

Saint George, GA $91,002

Surrency, GA $87,302

Waresboro, GA $87,693

Waverly, GA $88,941

Waynesville, GA $88,446

West Green, GA $87,394

White Oak, GA $89,124

Woodbine, GA $90,027

Valdosta, GA $87,748

Adel, GA $87,565

Alapaha, GA $87,387

Argyle, GA $87,673

Axson, GA $87,403

Barney, GA $87,435

Boston, GA $87,850

Cecil, GA $87,699

Dixie, GA $87,551

Du Pont, GA $87,261

Fargo, GA $87,714

Hahira, GA $87,617

Homerville, GA $87,461

Lakeland, GA $87,508

Lake Park, GA $87,621

Lenox, GA $87,387

Morven, GA $87,530

Nashville, GA $87,502

Naylor, GA $87,447

Pearson, GA $87,441

Quitman, GA $87,611

Ray City, GA $87,588

Sparks, GA $87,514

Statenville, GA $87,608

Stockton, GA $87,447

Willacoochee, GA $87,453

Moody A F B, GA $87,641

Albany, GA $86,543

Americus, GA $87,456

Andersonville, GA $87,427

Arabi, GA $87,023

Ashburn, GA $86,989

Baconton, GA $86,676

Barwick, GA $87,627

Berlin, GA $87,675

Locust Grove, GA $92,588

Bainbridge, GA $87,509

Blakely, GA $85,852

Bluffton, GA $86,706

Brinson, GA $87,318

Bronwood, GA $86,802

Cairo, GA $87,606

Calvary, GA $88,049

Cedar Springs, GA $85,386

Climax, GA $87,733

Coleman, GA $86,988

Colquitt, GA $87,193

Cuthbert, GA $87,146

Damascus, GA $86,851

Dawson, GA $86,827

Donalsonville, GA $87,118

Edison, GA $86,921

Fort Gaines, GA $86,667

Fowlstown, GA $87,956

Georgetown, GA $86,977

Iron City, GA $87,140

Jakin, GA $85,615

Leary, GA $86,741

Morgan, GA $86,770

Morris, GA $86,927

Newton, GA $86,924

Parrott, GA $87,128

Sasser, GA $86,690

Shellman, GA $87,043

Whigham, GA $87,691

Lovejoy, GA $94,450

Luthersville, GA $90,382

Mcdonough, GA $93,702

Meansville, GA $88,939

Milner, GA $89,949

Molena, GA $88,831

Moreland, GA $91,407

Morrow, GA $96,055

Newnan, GA $92,061

Orchard Hill, GA $90,441

Palmetto, GA $94,463

Peachtree City, GA $94,049

Red Oak, GA $96,117

Rex, GA $95,877

Riverdale, GA $95,811

Sargent, GA $92,386

Senoia, GA $92,120

Sharpsburg, GA $93,188

Stockbridge, GA $95,284

Sunny Side, GA $93,294

The Rock, GA $88,944

Thomaston, GA $88,487

Conley, GA $96,343

Turin, GA $92,668

Tyrone, GA $94,650

Union City, GA $95,590

Williamson, GA $90,716

Woodbury, GA $88,893

Ellenwood, GA $96,265

Zebulon, GA $89,758

Forest Park, GA $96,334

Stapleton, GA $89,428

Thomson, GA $89,564

Warrenton, GA $88,739

Waynesboro, GA $89,837

Wrens, GA $89,654

Augusta, GA $91,049

Abbeville, GA $87,500

North Metro, GA $95,106

Millen, GA $88,453

Mount Vernon, GA $87,372

Newington, GA $89,078

Norristown, GA $87,114

Nunez, GA $87,094

Oliver, GA $89,276

Portal, GA $87,788

Pulaski, GA $88,238

Adrian, GA $87,144

Allentown, GA $87,874

Bolingbroke, GA $88,211

Bonaire, GA $88,029

Butler, GA $87,717

Byromville, GA $87,464

Byron, GA $88,080

Cadwell, GA $87,455

Cordele, GA $87,452

Chauncey, GA $87,405

Chester, GA $87,751

Clinchfield, GA $87,721

Cochran, GA $87,851

Culloden, GA $88,421

Danville, GA $87,893

Davisboro, GA $87,955

Dexter, GA $87,705

Dry Branch, GA $88,074

Dublin, GA $87,783

Dudley, GA $87,742

Eastman, GA $87,612

Eatonton, GA $89,086

Elko, GA $87,707

East Dublin, GA $87,609

Centerville, GA $88,085

Forsyth, GA $88,709

Fort Valley, GA $87,943

Gordon, GA $88,025

Gray, GA $88,186

Haddock, GA $88,285

Hardwick, GA $87,891

Harrison, GA $87,448

Hawkinsville, GA $87,714

Helena, GA $87,502

Hillsboro, GA $88,493

Howard, GA $87,454

Ideal, GA $87,533

Irwinton, GA $87,898

Jeffersonville, GA $88,022

Jewell, GA $88,021

Juliette, GA $88,397

Kathleen, GA $87,977

Kite, GA $87,123

Knoxville, GA $87,999

Lilly, GA $87,707

Lizella, GA $88,173

Mc Intyre, GA $87,929

Mc Rae, GA $87,485

Marshallville, GA $87,792

Mauk, GA $87,374

Milledgeville, GA $87,932

Milan, GA $87,415

Montezuma, GA $87,620

Monticello, GA $89,381

Montrose, GA $87,829

Musella, GA $88,265

Oconee, GA $87,992

Oglethorpe, GA $87,626

Perry, GA $87,974

Pinehurst, GA $87,480

Pineview, GA $87,505

Pitts, GA $87,406

Rentz, GA $87,615

Reynolds, GA $87,748

Rhine, GA $87,377

Roberta, GA $88,247

Rochelle, GA $87,445

Rupert, GA $87,372

Sandersville, GA $87,963

Scotland, GA $87,612

Seville, GA $87,796

Shady Dale, GA $89,896

Smarr, GA $88,336

Sparta, GA $88,057

Warner Robins, GA $88,057

Comer, GA $88,146

Crawford, GA $88,402

Tennille, GA $87,735

Toomsboro, GA $87,729

Unadilla, GA $87,671

Vienna, GA $87,497

Warthen, GA $87,713

Wrightsville, GA $87,420

Yatesville, GA $88,612

Reidsville, GA $87,948

Rockledge, GA $87,260

Rocky Ford, GA $87,890

Sardis, GA $89,266

Soperton, GA $87,251

Statesboro, GA $88,747

Stillmore, GA $87,276

Sylvania, GA $88,054

Tarrytown, GA $87,208

Twin City, GA $87,154

Uvalda, GA $87,377

Vidalia, GA $87,443

Wadley, GA $87,981

Gainesville, GA $91,565

Chestnut Mountain, GA $92,516

Alto, GA $89,414

Baldwin, GA $88,899

Blairsville, GA $88,285

Blue Ridge, GA $88,624

Buford, GA $93,661

Bowersville, GA $89,136

Braselton, GA $92,525

Canon, GA $89,065

Carnesville, GA $88,742

Cherry Log, GA $88,603

Clarkesville, GA $88,455

Clayton, GA $88,709

Clermont, GA $90,248

Cleveland, GA $89,264

Commerce, GA $90,009

Cornelia, GA $89,177

Dahlonega, GA $90,182

Dawsonville, GA $91,477

Demorest, GA $88,790

Ellijay, GA $89,208

Dillard, GA $88,776

Eastanollee, GA $89,072

East Ellijay, GA $89,200

Epworth, GA $88,625

Flowery Branch, GA $92,873

Gillsville, GA $90,588

Habersham, GA $88,714

Helen, GA $88,148

Hiawassee, GA $88,188

Homer, GA $89,058

Hoschton, GA $92,503

Jefferson, GA $91,048

Lakemont, GA $88,591

Lavonia, GA $89,171

Lula, GA $90,168

Mc Caysville, GA $88,759

Martin, GA $89,124

Maysville, GA $90,245

Mineral Bluff, GA $88,465

Morganton, GA $88,390

Mountain City, GA $88,919

Mount Airy, GA $88,738

Murrayville, GA $90,805

Nicholson, GA $89,967

Oakwood, GA $92,466

Pendergrass, GA $91,304

Rabun Gap, GA $88,645

Sautee Nacoochee, GA $88,294

Suches, GA $88,591

Tallulah Falls, GA $88,884

Talmo, GA $91,374

Tiger, GA $88,665

Toccoa, GA $89,004

Turnerville, GA $88,826

Wiley, GA $88,917

Young Harris, GA $88,250

Toccoa Falls, GA $89,181

Athens, GA $89,953

Macon, GA $88,147

Allenhurst, GA $89,553

Bloomingdale, GA $91,124

Clyo, GA $89,835

Crescent, GA $89,047

Darien, GA $88,596

Eden, GA $90,811

Ellabell, GA $90,513

Fleming, GA $90,458

Hinesville, GA $89,797

Guyton, GA $90,394

Fort Stewart, GA $89,851

Ludowici, GA $88,911

Meldrim, GA $90,983

Meridian, GA $88,823

Midway, GA $90,289

Pembroke, GA $89,730

Pooler, GA $91,463

Riceboro, GA $89,694

Richmond Hill, GA $90,876

Rincon, GA $90,924

Sapelo Island, GA $88,673

Tybee Island, GA $91,195

Springfield, GA $90,102

Townsend, GA $88,914

Walthourville, GA $89,502

Savannah, GA $91,463

Swainsboro, GA $87,202

Ailey, GA $87,316

Alamo, GA $87,421

Alston, GA $87,393

Bartow, GA $87,727

Bellville, GA $88,361

Brooklet, GA $89,677

Claxton, GA $88,606

Cobbtown, GA $87,555

Collins, GA $87,803

Daisy, GA $89,054

Dover, GA $88,523

Garfield, GA $87,737

Girard, GA $89,356

Glennville, GA $88,426

Glenwood, GA $87,307

Hagan, GA $88,862

Louisville, GA $88,736

Lyons, GA $87,342

Manassas, GA $88,244

Metter, GA $87,633

Midville, GA $88,039

Waycross, GA $87,826

Atlanta, GA $96,343

Ty Ty, GA $87,170

Arlington, GA $86,787

Cumming, GA $92,998

Decatur, GA $96,343

Lithonia, GA $95,731

Snellville, GA $95,179

Lawrenceville, GA $94,520

Lilburn, GA $95,580

Loganville, GA $94,163

Oxford, GA $93,963

Mansfield, GA $91,326

Newborn, GA $90,549

Porterdale, GA $93,238

Pine Lake, GA $96,343

Redan, GA $95,999

Roswell, GA $95,234

Scottdale, GA $96,343

Smyrna, GA $96,343

Stone Mountain, GA $96,335

Tucker, GA $96,317

Brookfield, GA $87,594

Camilla, GA $87,053

Chula, GA $87,229

Cobb, GA $87,010

Coolidge, GA $87,508

Cotton, GA $87,162

De Soto, GA $86,888

Doerun, GA $86,827

Ellenton, GA $87,610

Enigma, GA $87,424

Fitzgerald, GA $87,564

Funston, GA $87,157

Hartsfield, GA $87,156

Thomasville, GA $87,667

Irwinville, GA $87,345

Leesburg, GA $86,607

Leslie, GA $87,017

Meigs, GA $87,444

Moultrie, GA $87,442

Mystic, GA $87,423

Norman Park, GA $87,347

Oakfield, GA $86,703

Ochlocknee, GA $87,556

Ocilla, GA $87,477

Omega, GA $87,313

Pavo, GA $87,459

Pelham, GA $87,522

Plains, GA $87,277

Poulan, GA $86,816

Putney, GA $86,543

Rebecca, GA $87,218

Sale City, GA $86,946

Smithville, GA $86,891

Sumner, GA $86,900

Sycamore, GA $87,151

Sylvester, GA $86,707

Tifton, GA $87,282

Duluth, GA $95,106

Acworth, GA $94,359

Adairsville, GA $89,988

Aragon, GA $90,926

Armuchee, GA $89,451

Austell, GA $95,792

Ball Ground, GA $92,818

Bowdon, GA $90,310

Bowdon Junction, GA $91,780

Bremen, GA $92,069

Clarkdale, GA $95,602

Carrollton, GA $92,211

Buchanan, GA $91,067

Canton, GA $93,426

Cartersville, GA $92,174

Lithia Springs, GA $95,771

Cassville, GA $91,813

Cave Spring, GA $89,150

Cedartown, GA $90,188

Mableton, GA $96,343

Powder Springs, GA $95,174

Coosa, GA $88,684

Dallas, GA $93,779

Douglasville, GA $95,024

Emerson, GA $93,549

Esom Hill, GA $89,697

Fairmount, GA $90,298

Felton, GA $90,975

Hiram, GA $94,718

Holly Springs, GA $94,124

Arnoldsville, GA $89,101

Bethlehem, GA $92,986

Bishop, GA $90,734

Bogart, GA $91,191

Bostwick, GA $90,857

Bowman, GA $88,711

Buckhead, GA $88,948

Carlton, GA $87,768

Colbert, GA $88,777

Avondale Estates, GA $96,343

Norcross, GA $95,735

Alpharetta, GA $94,384

Marietta, GA $95,733

Auburn, GA $93,238

Conyers, GA $94,908

Covington, GA $92,671

Grayson, GA $94,513

Jersey, GA $93,448

Dacula, GA $93,701

Clarkston, GA $96,343

Suwanee, GA $94,423

Social Circle, GA $91,901

Crawfordville, GA $88,303

Warwick, GA $86,829

Danielsville, GA $88,602

Dewy Rose, GA $88,838

Elberton, GA $88,671

Farmington, GA $90,293

Franklin Springs, GA $88,935

Good Hope, GA $91,208

Greensboro, GA $88,244

Hartwell, GA $89,229

High Shoals, GA $90,924

Hull, GA $89,256

Ila, GA $88,858

Lexington, GA $87,748

Madison, GA $90,003

Monroe, GA $92,658

Rayle, GA $88,104

Royston, GA $88,867

Rutledge, GA $90,842

Sharon, GA $88,712

Siloam, GA $87,999

Statham, GA $91,477

Stephens, GA $88,420

Tignall, GA $88,551

Union Point, GA $88,012

Maxeys, GA $88,335

Washington, GA $88,779

Watkinsville, GA $90,048

White Plains, GA $87,934

Winder, GA $92,395

Winterville, GA $89,214

Calhoun, GA $89,690

Chatsworth, GA $89,322

Chickamauga, GA $89,075

Cisco, GA $88,693

Cohutta, GA $88,985

Crandall, GA $88,808

Dalton, GA $89,185

Eton, GA $89,206

Flintstone, GA $89,317

Graysville, GA $89,272

La Fayette, GA $88,926

Lyerly, GA $89,050

Menlo, GA $88,610

Oakman, GA $89,495

Plainville, GA $89,616

Ranger, GA $89,447

Resaca, GA $89,486

Ringgold, GA $89,195

Rising Fawn, GA $89,154

Rock Spring, GA $89,114

Rocky Face, GA $88,967

Rossville, GA $89,347

Fort Oglethorpe, GA $89,324

Sugar Valley, GA $89,337

Summerville, GA $89,194

Lookout Mountain, GA $89,315

Tennga, GA $88,776

Trenton, GA $89,213

Trion, GA $89,150

Tunnel Hill, GA $89,071

Varnell, GA $89,030

Wildwood, GA $89,270

Appling, GA $90,224

Avera, GA $88,549

Blythe, GA $90,395

Boneville, GA $89,852

Camak, GA $89,078

Dearing, GA $89,959

Evans, GA $90,708

Gibson, GA $88,749

Gough, GA $89,363

Gracewood, GA $91,049

Grovetown, GA $90,610

Harlem, GA $90,264

Hephzibah, GA $90,684

Keysville, GA $89,991

Lincolnton, GA $89,496

Matthews, GA $89,965

Mesena, GA $89,331

Mitchell, GA $88,183

Norwood, GA $88,564

Wray, GA $87,379

Box Springs, GA $87,156

Buena Vista, GA $87,199

Cataula, GA $87,071

Cusseta, GA $87,121

Ellaville, GA $87,424

Ellerslie, GA $87,083

Fortson, GA $87,031

Geneva, GA $87,268

Hamilton, GA $87,105

Junction City, GA $87,413

Louvale, GA $87,101

Lumpkin, GA $87,166

Manchester, GA $88,302

Midland, GA $87,034

Omaha, GA $87,124

Pine Mountain, GA $87,732

Pine Mountain Valley, GA $87,560

Preston, GA $87,216

Richland, GA $87,187

Shiloh, GA $87,752

Talbotton, GA $87,840

Upatoi, GA $87,087

Warm Springs, GA $88,207

Waverly Hall, GA $87,140

Weston, GA $87,091

West Point, GA $87,546

Woodland, GA $88,084

Columbus, GA $86,986

Fort Benning, GA $87,025

Jasper, GA $90,974

Perkins, GA $88,921

Alma, GA $87,479

Ambrose, GA $87,446

Baxley, GA $87,458

Blackshear, GA $87,568

Bristol, GA $87,362

Broxton, GA $87,452

Brunswick, GA $88,776

Saint Simons Island, GA $88,317

Jekyll Island, GA $88,953

Denton, GA $87,373

Douglas, GA $87,673

Folkston, GA $88,973

Hazlehurst, GA $87,480

Hoboken, GA $88,205

Hortense, GA $87,672

Jacksonville, GA $87,309

Jesup, GA $87,900

Kings Bay, GA $90,832

Kingsland, GA $90,845

Lumber City, GA $87,343

Chief Aerospace Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Chief Aerospace Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Chief Aerospace Engineer positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Chief Aerospace Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Chief Aerospace Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$132,855	$64.0	40%
Software & Networking	$128,110	$62.0	35%
Energy & Utilities	$123,365	$59.0	30%
Biotechnology	$118,621	$57.0	25%
Pharmaceuticals	$118,621	$57.0	25%

Chief Aerospace Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Chief Aerospace Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$89,222

Average $94,896/year

$102,466

$7,435

Average $7,908/month

$8,539

$1,716

Average $1,825/week

$1,970

$43

Average $46/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$102,466	$8,539	$1,970	$49
Average	$94,896	$7,908	$1,825	$46
25th Percentile	$89,222	$7,435	$1,716	$43

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