Systems Engineer Salary
Updated on: Nov 27, 2023
How much does a Systems Engineer make?
The average Systems Engineer in the US makes $115,500.
The average bonus for a Systems Engineer is $3,000 which represents 2.67% of their salary, with 50% of people reporting that they receive a bonus each year.
Systems Engineers make the most in San Jose, CA at $228,041
averaging total compensation 97% greater than US average.
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Type Asian Or Pacific Islander Male
Size of company 5,001-10,000 employees
City Washington
Yearly Salary reported $100,000
Type Hispanic Or Latino Male
Size of company 5,001-10,000 employees
City Washington
Yearly Salary reported $125,000
Is your company invested in your career growth?
The majority of people who work as Systems Engineer say “Yes” when asked the question “Is your company invested in your career growth?”
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