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How much does a System Engineer make in the United States?
Average base salary
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$96,244
per year
The average salary for a system engineer is $96,244 per year in the United States.
Most common benefits
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
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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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Highest paying cities in United States for System Engineers
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for system engineers
Most recommended certification
IAT
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 $96,244 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
N4 Information Systems
General Dynamics Information Technology
M & M Technical Services
OSC Edge
Booz Allen Hamilton
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More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
Information tooltip for top fields of study.
Field of study categories:
| Top field of study | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Engineering Degree | +23.26% | 666 jobs | 1,835  |
Information tooltip for top certifications.
Certification categories:
| Top certification | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
IAT | +12.81% | 605 |
Most common benefits for System Engineers
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- Health savings account
- Flexible spending account
- Disability insurance
- Military leave
- Parental leave
- Dental insurance
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Salary satisfaction
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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