RTX employees working as System Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 255 ratings. This is 3% lower than the average of System Engineer professionals at RTX worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a System Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $151,658 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,165 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a System Engineer at RTX is $131,535 per year or $63 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $200,731 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $106,195 (25th percentile) and $164,775 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 19 salaries submitted by RTX System Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
System Engineer professionals typically earn between $51 and $79 per hour.
System Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,850 and $13,731 monthly.