RTX employees working as Lead Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is in line with the average of Lead Systems Engineer professionals at RTX worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,645 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,587 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Systems Engineer at RTX is $208,595 per year or $100 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $310,590 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $171,240 (25th percentile) and $257,998 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 10 salaries submitted by RTX 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 $14,270 and $21,500 monthly.
