What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?
Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.
Recent salaries shared by Chief Systems Engineer
30 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Chief Systems Engineer
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15+ years
$175K - $204K/yr
Greenbelt, MD
submitted on Mar 3, 2026
$175K - $204K/yr
Chief Systems Engineer
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15+ years
$219K/yr
($219K • $0)
Arlington, VA
submitted on May 13, 2025
$219K/yr
$219K • $0
Chief Systems Engineer
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10-14 years
$160K - $185K/yr
Colorado Springs, CO
submitted on Apr 30, 2025
$160K - $185K/yr
Chief Systems Engineer
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10-14 years
$141K/yr
($141K • $0)
Palm Bay, FL
submitted on Apr 19, 2025
$141K/yr
$141K • $0
Chief Systems Engineer
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15+ years
$155K/yr
($153K • $2K)
El Segundo, CA
submitted on Sep 27, 2024
$155K/yr
$153K • $2K
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Chief Systems Engineer
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15+ years
$178K/yr
($165K • $13K)
Fairfax, VA
submitted on Sep 13, 2024
$178K/yr
$165K • $13K
Chief Systems Engineer
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1-3 years
$139K - $161K/yr
Austin, TX
submitted on Mar 29, 2024
$139K - $161K/yr
Chief Systems Engineer
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7-9 years
$163K/yr
($163K • $0)
Colorado Springs, CO
submitted on Mar 20, 2024
$163K/yr
$163K • $0
Chief Systems Engineer
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15+ years
$198K/yr
($198K • $0)
Denver, CO
submitted on Jan 31, 2024
$198K/yr
$198K • $0
Chief Systems Engineer
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15+ years
$183K/yr
($183K • $0)
Palm Bay, FL
submitted on Nov 21, 2023
$183K/yr
$183K • $0
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Top paying industries
The top 2 paying industries for Chief Systems Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $203,163 and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $175,175.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Chief Systems Engineer are Visa Inc. and SAIC.
Frequently asked questions about Chief Systems Engineer salaries
The average salary for Chief Systems Engineer is $195,495 per year or $94 per hour, with top earners making up to $311,596 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $154,166 (25th percentile) to $250,728 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 64 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Chief Systems Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Chief Systems Engineer is $250,728 per year, $20,894 per month or $121 per hour.
The lowest salary for Chief Systems Engineer is $154,166 per year, $12,847 per month or $74 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Chief Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $195,495 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,549 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.