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$103,986
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Systems Developer is $103,986 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $90,036 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $13,950 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Top Paying Companies
For a Systems Developer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Systems Developer in United States. Employers include Amazon, InterSystems and HBK Capital Management.
Top Paying Companies
For Systems Developer in United States
| 1 | Amazon | $189,475 | |
| 2 | InterSystems | $163,736 | |
| 3 | HBK Capital Management | $161,327 | |
| 4 | Allston Trading | $156,402 | |
| 5 | Barclays | $142,833 | |
| 6 | Mercedes-Benz International | $138,564 | |
| 7 | CARFAX | $136,456 | |
| 8 | Prudential | $136,198 | |
| 9 | Almac Group | $129,758 | |
| 10 | Great West Casualty Company | $129,121 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Systems Developer in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Systems Developer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $150,096, Financial Services with a median total pay of $149,618, Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $138,564, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $128,432, and Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $124,478.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Systems Developer are Amazon, InterSystems, and CARFAX.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?
Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.
Recent Salaries Shared
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Systems Developer pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Systems Developer is $90,036 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Systems Developer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 744 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Systems Developer employees.
The highest salary for a Systems Developer in United States is $134,451 per year.
The lowest salary for a Systems Developer in United States is $60,294 per year.
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