Apple employees working as Systems 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 Systems Design Engineer professionals at Apple worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Systems Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $151,763 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,357 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Systems Design Engineer at Apple is $141,366 per year or $68 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $215,033 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $114,345 (25th percentile) and $176,782 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 246 salaries submitted by Apple Systems Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Systems Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $55 and $85 per hour.
Systems Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,529 and $14,732 monthly.