Apple employees working as Systems Design Engineer IV in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 15 ratings. This is in line with the average of Systems Design Engineer IV professionals at Apple worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Systems Design Engineer IV ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,606 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,472 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Systems Design Engineer IV at Apple is $162,985 per year or $78 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $238,694 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $134,711 (25th percentile) and $199,699 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 15 salaries submitted by Apple Systems Design Engineer IV professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Systems Design Engineer IV professionals typically earn between $65 and $96 per hour.
Systems Design Engineer IV professionals typically earn between $11,226 and $16,642 monthly.