ATC employees working as System Protection Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is in line with the average of System Protection Engineer professionals at ATC worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a System Protection Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $151,848 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,510 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a System Protection Engineer at ATC is $165,173 per year or $79 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $278,072 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $126,529 (25th percentile) and $218,207 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by ATC System Protection Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
System Protection Engineer professionals typically earn between $61 and $105 per hour.
System Protection Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,544 and $18,184 monthly.
Systems Engineer with an estimated total pay of $111K - $164K/yr