The salary trajectory of a Sr Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,619 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,510 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Sr Systems Engineer at VMware is $179,105 per year or $86 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $270,229 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $145,640 (25th percentile) and $223,034 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 12 salaries submitted by VMware Sr Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Sr Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $70 and $107 per hour.
Sr Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $12,137 and $18,586 monthly.