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Top paying industries
The top 2 paying industries for Systems Engineer Associate in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $107,064 and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $97,119.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Systems Engineer Associate are Brocade, Amazon, and SAIC.
Systems Engineer Associate: Average Salary & Pay Trends 2026 | Glassdoor
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.
Frequently asked questions about Associate Systems Engineer salaries
The average salary for Associate Systems Engineer is $129,461 per year or $62 per hour, with top earners making up to $193,116 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $105,981 (25th percentile) to $160,234 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1551 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Associate Systems Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Associate Systems Engineer is $160,234 per year, $13,353 per month or $77 per hour.
The lowest salary for Associate Systems Engineer is $105,981 per year, $8,832 per month or $51 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Associate Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $132,744 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,549 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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