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System engineer salary in Massachusetts (Updated 2026)

How much does a System Engineer make in Massachusetts?

Average base salary

$120,139
same
as national average
Average $120,139
Low $75,838
High $190,317

The average salary for a system engineer is $120,139 per year in Massachusetts. 554 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

System Engineer job openings in Massachusetts

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Prin Eng, Systems Engrg
Raytheon3.9out of 5 stars.
Boston, MA
$107,500 - $204,500 a year
Full-time
12 hours ago

Highest paying companies for System Engineer in Massachusetts

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Capital One
 
$303,550per year
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GDKN
 
$247,520per year
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Bose
 
$244,350per year
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ACS solutions
 
$228,800per year
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TELUS Digital
 
$225,000per year
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Palo Alto Networks
 
$222,675per year
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Highest paying cities for System Engineers near Massachusetts

  1. Tewksbury, MA
    $149,478 per year
  2. Lexington, MA
    $137,593 per year
  3. Boston, MA
    $136,703 per year
  4. Hanscom AFB, MA
    $134,731 per year
  5. Woburn, MA
    $113,522 per year

Where can a System Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as System Engineer get paid in Massachusetts?

Chief System Engineer

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Average $207,285 per year

Junior System Engineer

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Average $97,174 per year

Senior System Engineer

Job openings
Average $138,939 per year