RTX employees working as Principle Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 114 ratings. This is in line with the average of Principle Systems Engineer professionals at RTX worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Principle Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $151,742 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,318 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Principle Systems Engineer at RTX is $240,429 per year or $116 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $359,133 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $197,071 (25th percentile) and $297,904 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 8 salaries submitted by RTX Principle Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Principle Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $95 and $143 per hour.
Principle Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $16,423 and $24,825 monthly.