Apple employees working as Systems Design Manager in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 15 ratings. This is in line with the average of Systems Design Manager professionals at Apple worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Systems Design Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $137,742 per year (estimate) and goes up to $279,448 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Systems Design Manager at Apple is $189,657 per year or $91 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $290,389 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $153,057 (25th percentile) and $238,096 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 23 salaries submitted by Apple Systems Design Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Systems Design Manager professionals typically earn between $74 and $114 per hour.
Systems Design Manager professionals typically earn between $12,755 and $19,841 monthly.