WD employees working as Senior Systems Design Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is 3% higher than the average of Senior Systems Design Engineer professionals at WD worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Systems Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,541 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,280 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Systems Design Engineer at WD is $179,732 per year or $86 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $269,840 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $146,675 (25th percentile) and $223,255 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 255 salaries submitted by WD Senior Systems Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Senior Systems Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $71 and $107 per hour.
Senior Systems Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $12,223 and $18,605 monthly.