Johnson Controls employees working as Systems Engineer I in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 18 ratings. This is 12% higher than the average of Systems Engineer I professionals at Johnson Controls worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Systems Engineer I ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $124,066 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 Engineer I at Johnson Controls is $124,066 per year or $60 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $176,807 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $103,976 (25th percentile) and $149,756 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 47 salaries submitted by Johnson Controls Systems Engineer I professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Systems Engineer I professionals typically earn between $50 and $72 per hour.
Systems Engineer I professionals typically earn between $8,665 and $12,480 monthly.