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How much does Lead Systems Engineer make?
Total pay range
$171K - $258K/yr
$208K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$134K - $189K/yrBase pay
$37K - $69K/yrAdditional pay
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Lead Systems Engineer in United States are Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $188,859, Restaurants & Food Service with a median total pay of $183,873, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $178,382, Financial Services with a median total pay of $177,097, and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $157,677.
Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services
The top paying company in Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services for Lead Systems Engineer is McMaster-Carr.
Frequently asked questions about Lead Systems Engineer salaries
The average salary for Lead Systems Engineer is $208,347 per year or $100 per hour, with top earners making up to $310,290 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $171,014 (25th percentile) to $257,723 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1371 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Systems Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Lead Systems Engineer is $257,723 per year, $21,477 per month or $124 per hour.
The lowest salary for Lead Systems Engineer is $171,014 per year, $14,251 per month or $82 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Lead Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,541 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,280 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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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.
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