The salary trajectory of a Lead Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,658 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,626 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Systems Engineer at OCLC is $208,626 per year or $100 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $310,627 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $171,268 (25th percentile) and $258,033 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 7 salaries submitted by OCLC Lead Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Lead Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $82 and $124 per hour.
Lead Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $14,272 and $21,503 monthly.
