Apple employees working as System Design Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 22% higher than the average of System Design Engineer professionals at Apple worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a System Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $151,805 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,434 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a System Design Engineer at Apple is $151,395 per year or $73 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $232,484 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $122,019 (25th percentile) and $190,379 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 12 salaries submitted by Apple System Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
System Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $59 and $92 per hour.
System Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,168 and $15,865 monthly.