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How much does Senior Systems Software Engineer make?
Total pay range
$171K - $255K/yr
$207K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$136K - $191K/yrBase pay
$34K - $64K/yrAdditional pay
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Top paying industries
The top 4 paying industries for Senior Systems Software Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $183,236, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $181,010, Financial Services with a median total pay of $171,588 and Insurance with a median total pay of $152,648.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Senior Systems Software Engineer are NVIDIA, Akamai, and Qualcomm.
Frequently asked questions about Senior Systems Software Engineer salaries
The average salary for Senior Systems Software Engineer is $206,957 per year or $99 per hour, with top earners making up to $305,552 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $170,580 (25th percentile) to $254,762 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 665 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Systems Software Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Senior Systems Software Engineer is $254,762 per year, $21,230 per month or $122 per hour.
The lowest salary for Senior Systems Software Engineer is $170,580 per year, $14,215 per month or $82 per hour.
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