Senior Systems Engineer Salaries
How much does a Senior Systems Engineer make?
Total pay range
$154K - $227K/yr
$186K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$125K - $172K/yrBase pay
$29K - $55K/yrAdditional pay
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for a Senior Systems Engineer in United States are Media & Communication with a median total pay of $164,341, Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $157,388, Financial Services with a median total pay of $154,141, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $153,525, and Restaurants & Food Service with a median total pay of $152,936.
Top paying companies in Media & Communication for Senior Systems Engineer are Electronic Arts, Walt Disney Company, and Blizzard Entertainment.
Top paying companies in Transportation & Logistics for Senior Systems Engineer are Sound Transit, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines.
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Senior Systems Engineer are First Republic, Wellington Management, and Charles Schwab.
Top paying companies in Retail & Wholesale for Senior Systems Engineer are Walmart, The Home Depot, and Nordstrom.
Media & Communication
$164,341
Media & Communication
Top paying companies in Media & Communication for Senior Systems Engineer are Electronic Arts, Walt Disney Company, and Blizzard Entertainment.
Transportation & Logistics
$157,388
Media & Communication
Top paying companies in Media & Communication for Senior Systems Engineer are Electronic Arts, Walt Disney Company, and Blizzard Entertainment.
Financial Services
$154,141
Media & Communication
Top paying companies in Media & Communication for Senior Systems Engineer are Electronic Arts, Walt Disney Company, and Blizzard Entertainment.
Retail & Wholesale
$153,525
Media & Communication
Top paying companies in Media & Communication for Senior Systems Engineer are Electronic Arts, Walt Disney Company, and Blizzard Entertainment.
Restaurants & Food Service
$152,936
Media & Communication
Top paying companies in Media & Communication for Senior Systems Engineer are Electronic Arts, Walt Disney Company, and Blizzard Entertainment.
Recent salaries shared by Senior Systems Engineer
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Senior Systems Engineer
4-6 years
$178K/yr
$160K • $18K
Newark, CA
submitted on Jun 3, 2026
$178K/yr
$160K • $18K
Senior Systems Engineer
1-3 years
$117K/yr
$117K • $0
Salt Lake City, UT
submitted on Jun 2, 2026
$117K/yr
$117K • $0
Senior Systems Engineer
7-9 years
$145K/yr
$138K • $7K
Tucson, AZ
submitted on Jun 2, 2026
$145K/yr
$138K • $7K
Senior Systems Engineer
7-9 years
$156K/yr
$151K • $5K
Moorestown, NJ
submitted on Jun 1, 2026
$156K/yr
$151K • $5K
Senior Systems Engineer
7-9 years
$155K/yr
$126K • $29K
Atlanta, GA
submitted on May 31, 2026
$155K/yr
$126K • $29K
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Senior Systems Engineer
7-9 years
$148K/yr
$148K • $0
Dayton, OH
submitted on May 29, 2026
$148K/yr
$148K • $0
Senior Systems Engineer
7-9 years
$112K/yr
$112K • $0
Tucson, AZ
submitted on May 29, 2026
$112K/yr
$112K • $0
Senior Systems Engineer
1-3 years
$121K/yr
$121K • $0
Cape Canaveral, FL
submitted on May 28, 2026
$121K/yr
$121K • $0
Senior Systems Engineer
4-6 years
$128K/yr
$124K • $4K
Huntsville, AL
submitted on May 28, 2026
$128K/yr
$124K • $4K
Senior Systems Engineer
15+ years
$144K - $167K/yr
Memphis, TN
submitted on May 28, 2026
$144K - $167K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Senior Systems Engineer salaries
How much does a Senior Systems Engineer in United States make?
The average salary for a Senior Systems Engineer is $185,811 per year or $89 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $271,102 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $154,108 (25th percentile) and $227,245 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 22724 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Systems Engineer employees in United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Senior Systems Engineer in United States?
The highest salary for a Senior Systems Engineer in United States is $227,245 per year, $18,937 per month or $109 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Senior Systems Engineer in United States?
The lowest salary for a Senior Systems Engineer in United States is $154,108 per year, $12,842 per month or $74 per hour.
What is the salary trajectory of a Senior Systems Engineer?
The salary trajectory of a Senior Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $140,950 per year (estimate) and goes up to $319,545 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.