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How much does Systems Engineering make?
Total pay range
$155K - $250K/yr
$195K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$118K - $182K/yrBase pay
$36K - $68K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 2025369 Salaries submitted
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Top paying industries
The top 2 paying industries for Systems Engineering in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $148,462 and Information Technology with a median total pay of $141,090.
Aerospace & Defense
Top paying companies in Aerospace & Defense for Systems Engineering are RTX, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin.
Frequently asked questions about Systems Engineering salaries
The average salary for Systems Engineering is $195,241 per year or $94 per hour, with top earners making up to $309,794 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $154,647 (25th percentile) to $249,967 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 369 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Systems Engineering employees.
The highest salary for Systems Engineering is $249,967 per year, $20,831 per month or $120 per hour.
The lowest salary for Systems Engineering is $154,647 per year, $12,887 per month or $74 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Systems Engineering ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $151,742 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,318 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
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