Aeronautical Engineer - Pay and progression
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Pay
Salaries vary, but aeronautical engineers usually earn between $45,000 and $70,000 per year, depending on experience and responsibilities.
According to the 2006 Census, aeronautical engineers earned an average of $59,700 a year and worked an average of 43 hours per week. This includes full and part-time workers.
This information is provided as a guide only
Career Progression
Aeronautical engineering is highly specialised so most people remain working in the aviation industry. They may move into supervisory or management roles within airlines, oversee a team of engineers or become self-employed consultants working on a wide range of projects.
Updated
September 2009
