Systems Engineer salary in US
Average Base Salary in US
$123,246
$14,406
Additional Cash Compensation
$137,652
Total Compensation
Median: 120,000
Min: $65K
Max: $221K
How Much Does a Systems Engineer Make in US?
The average salary for a Systems Engineer in US is $123,246. The average additional cash compensation for a Systems Engineer in US is $14,406. The average total compensation for a Systems Engineer in US is $137,652. Systems Engineer salaries are based on responses gathered by Built In from anonymous Systems Engineer employees in US.
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Systems Engineer jobs in US

Systems Engineer
+15
Walt Disney Animation Studios' world-class filmmakers, artists and technical wizards collaborate to create the magic of animation. Bring your unique talents, passion and ideas to our team and prepare to play in a creative environment.Film production at Walt Disney Animation Studios requires complex systems and infrastructure to support artist workflows, large data sets, high performance computing for intensive applications and much more. The Data

Director, Core Systems & Platforms
+15
At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt's passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world-a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to

Sr. Media Systems Engineer
+15
Job Summary:Be involved in designing state of the art broadcast facilities for a global company that is at the forefront of technology. In this position, special emphasis is placed on design and implementation of all of DMED's content acquisition, origination and distribution systems. A Senior Systems Engineer is an experienced broadcast/IT professional who designs and documents upgrades and changes DMED's daily Multi-Platform content systems

Sr. Business Systems Analyst
+15
Who We Are: At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt's passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world-a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a

Director, Software Engineering - System Design
+15
Disney Streaming encompasses the team's leading the Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+, and Star+ streaming applications and services within the Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution group. We sit at the intersection between entertainment, sports, and technology and seek to connect viewers with the stories they love, while driving the streaming industry forward with consumer-first innovation.This function is embedded into an Engineering department and is

Systems Engineer
+67
Company DescriptionNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks

Systems Engineer
+50
There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more... many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we're all about at John Deere. And it's why we're investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world's brightest minds are tackling the world's biggest challenges. If you

The Sensors Division at STR focuses on technology development for advanced sensor systems, particularly in the areas of airborne/surface-based radar, electronic warfare, underwater acoustics, hyperspectral imaging, and EO/IR sensing. Within this role, we develop full system prototypes, experimental campaigns, and technology components. Roles within the Sensors Division include RF analog/digital hardware, acoustic hardware, signal processing

STR is hiring a Systems Administrator with an Active Secret clearance.Responsibilities
Supporting senior administrators in implementing, deploying, and maintaining Linux (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu) and Windows operating systems in traditional and virtualized environments across a variety of hardware solutions
Professionally support senior administrators, Information System Security Officers (ISSO), management, researchers and others supporting the

Engineer I - Systems
+49
Clearance Requirement: A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required. Ball Aerospace is powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus. We pioneer discoveries that enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most. We create innovative space solutions, enable more accurate weather forecasts, drive insightful observations of our planet, deliver actionable data and intelligence, and

Engineer I - Systems
+49
Clearance Requirement: A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required. Ball Aerospace is powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus. We pioneer discoveries that enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most. We create innovative space solutions, enable more accurate weather forecasts, drive insightful observations of our planet, deliver actionable data and intelligence, and

Systems Consultant
+44
MassMutual's ETX Platform Transformation organization is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Technical Lead to join a new and growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for all facets of test management related to the delivery of technical migrations for a large complex strategic initiative.
The ideal Systems Consultant candidate will have experience in multiple project lifecycles: waterfall, agile or mixes. The candidate
Systems Engineer Salary ranges
The most common Systems Engineer salary in US is between $130k - $140k.
Average Systems Engineer Salary by Company Size
People with the job title Systems Engineer make the most at companies with 1,000+ employees, earning $125,818 on average.
Systems Engineer Salary by gender
The average Systems Engineer salary for women is $126,560 and the average Systems Engineer salary for men is $118,166.
Systems Engineer Salary by Years of Experience
The average salary for a Systems Engineer with 7+ years of experience is $144,047. The average salary for <1 year of experience is $86,000.
Average Dev + Engineer salaries in US
Job Title | Average Salary | Salary Range |
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Implementation Specialist | $79,061 | Min: $38K Max: $235K |
QA Analyst | $84,154 | Min: $42K Max: $175K |
Junior Software Engineer | $90,223 | Min: $42K Max: $165K |
QA Engineer | $98,369 | Min: $40K Max: $210K |
Software Test Engineer | $100,557 | Min: $55K Max: $175K |
Front End Developer | $109,064 | Min: $37K Max: $330K |
Android Developer | $111,527 | Min: $60K Max: $310K |
Automation Engineer | $111,668 | Min: $57K Max: $240K |
Salesforce Developer | $113,227 | Min: $55K Max: $221K |
Game Developer | $116,715 | Min: $65K Max: $214K |
iOS Developer | $118,440 | Min: $52K Max: $391K |
Systems Engineer | $123,246 | Min: $65K Max: $221K |
Data Engineer | $124,208 | Min: $55K Max: $275K |
Sales Engineer | $125,442 | Min: $55K Max: $305K |
Security Engineer | $126,808 | Min: $61K Max: $280K |
Site Reliability Engineer | $129,322 | Min: $70K Max: $300K |
QA Manager | $131,198 | Min: $78K Max: $260K |
Database Administrator | $131,426 | Min: $70K Max: $260K |
DevOps Engineer | $133,099 | Min: $73K Max: $325K |
Hardware Engineer | $135,657 | Min: $76K Max: $253K |
Senior Data Engineer | $136,631 | Min: $90K Max: $254K |
Software Engineer | $141,253 | Min: $65K Max: $325K |
Data Architect | $145,230 | Min: $70K Max: $279K |
Senior Software Engineer | $150,790 | Min: $75K Max: $366K |
Lead Software Engineer | $152,659 | Min: $44K Max: $450K |
Machine Learning Engineer | $153,151 | Min: $87K Max: $278K |
Data Engineering Manager | $162,386 | Min: $110K Max: $279K |
Engineering Manager | $168,071 | Min: $77K Max: $531K |
Principal Software Engineer | $168,685 | Min: $86K Max: $375K |
Director of Software Engineering | $191,825 | Min: $111K Max: $420K |
Vice President of Engineering | $221,799 | Min: $144K Max: $500K |
CTO (Chief Technology Officer) | $222,147 | Min: $80K Max: $575K |
CIO (Chief Information Officer) | $226,467 | Min: $96K Max: $400K |
Skills that affect Systems Engineer salaries in US
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Recent Systems Engineer salaries in US
$100,000
Yearly Salary
A operations manager reported a yearly salary of $100,000 with +$2,000 in additional cash compensation
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN
1-5 Reports
$122,000
Yearly Salary
A Technical Solutions Consultant reported a yearly salary of $122,000 with +$18,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Remote
$108,000
Yearly Salary
A Systems Engineer reported a yearly salary of $108,000 with +$13,000 in additional cash compensation
7+ Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
1,000+ Employees
Indianapolis, IN
$93,400
Yearly Salary
A Systems Engineer reported a yearly salary of $93,400
1-3 Years of Experience
Male
1,000+ Employees
Washington DC
$85,000
Yearly Salary
A IAM Engineer reported a yearly salary of $85,000 with +$5,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
11-50 Employees
Remote
$140,000
Yearly Salary
A Systems Engineer reported a yearly salary of $140,000 with +$15,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Male
501-1,000 Employees
Remote
$90,000
Yearly Salary
A Associate Application Services Engineer reported a yearly salary of $90,000 with +$4,500 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
1,000+ Employees
Remote
$140,000
Yearly Salary
A Staff Engineer reported a yearly salary of $140,000 with +$14,000 in additional cash compensation
3-5 Years of Experience
Female
11-50 Employees
Remote
$115,000
Yearly Salary
A Systems Engineer reported a yearly salary of $115,000
7+ Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
1,000+ Employees
Chicago, IL
$110,315
Yearly Salary
A Systems Engineer reported a yearly salary of $110,315
1-3 Years of Experience
Prefer not to say
201-500 Employees
Remote
Frequently Asked Questions
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Systems engineers oversee the engineering and management of software, services, or products. They can be found in a variety of industries including software development, healthcare, and manufacturing.
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How to become a systems engineer?
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Systems engineers typically have at least a bachelor’s degree in systems engineering or a related field. A master’s degree or certificate can help systems engineers train in a specific field or industry to further tailor their experience for the role they want to pursue.
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How much does a systems engineer make?
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The salary range for a systems engineer is $55K-$305K.