Systems Engineer Salary in the US

$80,800
per year
per month
$6,730
per month
per year
Bonus
$4,260/year
Commission
$12,400/year
Profit Sharing
$2,640/year
Bonus
$350/month
Commission
$1,030/month
Profit Sharing
$220/month

Systems Engineer - Average Salary

The average salary for a Systems Engineer is $80,800 per year ($6,730 per month), which is $27,310 (+51%) higher than the average salary in the US.
A Systems Engineer can expect an average starting salary of $54,600. The highest salaries can exceed $150,000.
$54,600
Low
$80,800
Average salary
$150,000
High
$4,550
Low
$6,730
Average salary
$12,500
High
Total pay includes salary, bonus, commission and profit sharing.
$0
$96,500
$192,920
Salary$54,600 - 150,000
Bonus$970 - 12,500
Commission$0 - 23,000
Profit Sharing$530 - 7,420
Total Pay$56,100 - 192,920
$0
$8,040
$16,080
Salary$4,550 - 12,500
Bonus$80 - 1,040
Commission$0 - 1,920
Profit Sharing$40 - 620
Total Pay$4,670 - 16,080

Systems Engineer Salary Range

Low
$54,600
Average salary
$80,800
Senior
$105,800
High
$150,000
Low
$4,550
Average salary
$6,730
Senior
$8,820
High
$12,500
Among Systems Engineers in the US, Junior Systems Engineers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Senior Systems Engineers and Principal Systems Engineers enjoy the highest salaries.

Systems Engineer - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Principal Systems Engineer$128K/year
+58% 
Lead Systems Engineer$108K/year
+34% 
Senior Systems Engineer$106K/year
+31% 
Lockheed Martin Systems Engineer$101K/year
+25% 
Raytheon Systems Engineer$91K/year
+13% 
Microsoft Systems Engineer$90K/year
+11% 
Booz Allen Hamilton Systems Engineer$87K/year
+7% 
Boeing Systems Engineer$84K/year
+4% 
Northrop Grumman Systems Engineer$80K/year
 -1%
Embedded Systems Engineer$78K/year
 -3%
Associate Systems Engineer$68K/year
 -16%
Junior Systems Engineer$62K/year
 -23%

Systems Engineer - Pay by Experience Level in the United States

An Entry Level Systems Engineer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $54,600 per year. A mid career Systems Engineer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $75,400, while a Senior Systems Engineer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $105,800. Systems Engineers with more than 20 years of experience earn $119,700 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Systems Engineer

Late Career▲ +48%
Senior▲ +31%
Average Salary$80,800/year
Mid Career▼ -7%
Entry Level▼ -32%

Gender Breakdown

Female
19%
Male
81%

Systems Engineer - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Systems Engineer jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Systems Engineer

How much does a Systems Engineer make in the US?
A Systems Engineer in the US earns an average of $80,800 gross per year, which is about $6,730 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Systems Engineer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Systems Engineer in the US?
The starting salary of a Systems Engineer in the US is around $54,600 gross per year. Junior Systems Engineers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Systems Engineer in the US?
The highest salary of a Systems Engineer in the US can reach and exceed $150,000 gross per year. Senior Systems Engineers and Principal Systems Engineers usually have the highest salaries.
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