Northrop Grumman employees working as Associate Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 93 ratings. This is in line with the average of Associate Systems Engineer professionals at Northrop Grumman worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Associate Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $132,764 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,626 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Associate Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman is $132,764 per year or $64 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $189,713 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $111,301 (25th percentile) and $160,520 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 317 salaries submitted by Northrop Grumman Associate Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Associate Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $54 and $77 per hour.
Associate Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,275 and $13,377 monthly.