How much does Airbus pay?
As of Oct 18, 2026, 75 of the 2825 open jobs Airbus has on Alion state a salary. The median is $78k a year, and the middle half pays $44k to $126k. The best-paid open role is Environmental Test Placement (12 months) at $1.1M. Airbus pays in line with the market for the same roles, levels and countries.
Airbus pay against the market
≈ 0% Airbus pays in line with the market for the same roles, levels and countries.
Each of 46 postings is compared with the median stated pay for its role, level and country across all employers on Alion; the middle ratio, drawn toward the market when few postings back it, gives the figure.
Airbus pay by level
| Level | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intern | 28 | $40k | $40k – $78k |
| Senior | 16 | $130k | $104k – $155k |
| Junior | 8 | $106k | $82k – $134k |
| Middle | 6 | $98k | $98k – $118k |
| Staff+ | 4 | $69k | $47k – $90k |
| Lead | 3 | $150k | $150k |
Airbus pay by role
| Role | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Careers | 22 | $40k | $40k – $42k |
| Industrial Engineering | 9 | $90k | $79k – $155k |
| Operations | 8 | $126k | $78k – $145k |
| HR | 8 | $94k | $68k – $98k |
| Management | 6 | $130k | $124k – $150k |
| Sales | 5 | $78k | $78k |
| Field & Service | 5 | $47k | $46k – $51k |
| Finance | 3 | $130k | $104k – $130k |
Airbus pay by city
| Location | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herndon | 26 | $98k | $78k – $130k |
| Hamburg | 14 | $40k | $40k |
| Bingen | 12 | $155k | $124k – $178k |
| Dulles | 5 | $78k | $78k – $90k |
| Prestwick | 4 | $51k | $51k – $59k |
| Grand Prairie | 3 | $98k | $94k – $98k |
Airbus pay by work format
| Work format | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| In office | 67 | $78k | $42k – $125k |
| Hybrid | 8 | $98k | $94k – $135k |
How pay at Airbus is spread
75 of 2596 vacancies state a salary (3%). The range below is built from those 75 stated figures only, never from an estimate.
Best-paid open roles at Airbus
| Environmental Test Placement (12 months)Junior | $1.1M |
| Senior Flight Dynamics & Avionics EngineerSenior | $236k |
| Senior Sales Solutions EngineerSenior | $229k |
| UAS Engineering Project ManagerStaff+ | $229k |
| Payroll DirectorHead+ | $200k |
| HMI/Desktop Applications Software EngineerJunior | $178k |
| Quality EngineerSenior | $163k |
| Supply Chain Quality Manager - PIMD - Newport Beach, CALead | $160k |
| Network & Cybersecurity EngineerSenior | $155k |
| Engineering Project Manager - SoftwareSenior | $155k |
Questions about pay at Airbus
What is the average salary at Airbus?
The median salary stated in Airbus job postings is $78k a year, across 75 open jobs with pay; the middle half pays $44k to $126k.
How much does Airbus pay for Early Careers roles?
Early Careers roles at Airbus state a median of $40k a year (22 postings with pay, middle half $40k – $42k).
How much does Airbus pay for Industrial Engineering roles?
Industrial Engineering roles at Airbus state a median of $90k a year (9 postings with pay, middle half $79k – $155k).
How much does Airbus pay for Operations roles?
Operations roles at Airbus state a median of $126k a year (8 postings with pay, middle half $78k – $145k).
How much does Airbus pay in Herndon?
Jobs at Airbus in Herndon state a median of $98k a year (26 postings with pay).
What is the highest-paying open job at Airbus?
Right now it is Environmental Test Placement (12 months) at Airbus, with a stated $1.1M a year.
Does Airbus pay above the market?
Airbus pays in line with the market for the same roles, levels and countries. Each of 46 postings is compared with the median stated pay for its role, level and country across all employers on Alion; the middle ratio, drawn toward the market when few postings back it, gives the figure.
Does Airbus publish salaries in its job postings?
3% of the open jobs Airbus has on Alion state a salary: 75 of 2825.
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Airbus salaries: median $78k across 75 job postings with pay. Alion, Oct 18, 2026, https://alion.io/company/airbus/salaries