System engineer salary in United States
How much does a System Engineer make in the United States?
Average base salary
$106,926
Average $106,926
Low $66,963
High $170,738
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a system engineer is $106,926 per year in the United States. 11.4k salaries reported, updated at November 25, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per year |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for System Engineers in United States
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Highest paying cities for System Engineers near United States
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Where can a System Engineer earn more?
Compare salaries for System Engineers in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for System Engineers
Most recommended certification
IAT
(earn +12.81% more)
The jobs requiring this certification have increase by 7.32% since 2018. System Engineers with this certification earn +12.81% more than the average base salary, which is $106,926 per year.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this certification | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 219 | increase by 219 |
| 2013 | 778 | increase by 255.25% |
| 2014 | 1574 | increase by 102.31% |
| 2015 | 730 | decrease by 53.62% |
| 2016 | 884 | increase by 21.10% |
| 2017 | 635 | decrease by 28.17% |
| 2018 | 574 | decrease by 9.61% |
| 2019 | 616 | increase by 7.32% |
Top companies hiring System Engineers with the recommended certification
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Most common benefits for System Engineers
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 851 ratings62% of System Engineers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Software Engineer
Job openingsAverage $118,041 per year
Systems Administrator
Job openingsAverage $82,845 per year
Software Architect
Job openingsAverage $137,313 per year
Network Engineer
Job openingsAverage $95,605 per year
IT Support
Job openingsAverage $23.43 per hour
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Common questions about salaries for a System Engineer
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