Rolls-Royce employees working as System Design Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is 3% higher than the average of System Design Engineer professionals at Rolls-Royce worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a System Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $151,869 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,549 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a System Design Engineer at Rolls-Royce is $151,442 per year or $73 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $232,542 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $122,061 (25th percentile) and $190,432 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by Rolls-Royce System Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
System Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $59 and $92 per hour.
System Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,172 and $15,869 monthly.