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How much does a System Engineer make in the United States?
Average base salary
11.7k salaries reported, updated at Jun 04, 2020
$102,241
per year
The average salary for a system engineer is $102,241 per year in the United States.
Most common benefits
- Health savings account
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) matching
Salaries by years of experience in the United States
Salaries by years of experience in the United States
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| Years of experience | Per year |
|---|---|
Top companies for System Engineers in United States
Highest paying cities in United States for System Engineers
Best-paid skills and qualifications for system engineers
Most recommended certification
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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 $102,241 per year.
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More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
Field of study categories:
| Top field of study | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Engineering Degree | +23.26% | 666 jobs | 1,835  |
Certification categories:
| Top certification | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
IAT | +12.81% | 605 |
Most common benefits for System Engineers
- Health savings account
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Referral program
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Flexible schedule
Salary satisfaction
Based on 851 ratings
62% of System engineers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area
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