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System engineer salary in Minneapolis, MN, 2026

How much does a System Engineer make in Minneapolis, MN?

Average base salary

$97,117
22%
below national average
Average $97,117
Low $74,092
High $127,297

The average salary for a system engineer is $97,117 per year in Minneapolis, MN. 37 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 6, 2026).

System Engineer job openings in Minneapolis, MN

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Lead Systems Operations Engine...
Wells Fargo3.6out of 5 stars.
Minneapolis, MN
$119,000 - $206,000 a year
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for System Engineer in Minneapolis, MN

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Palo Alto Networks
 
$259,625per year
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RSM
 
$183,300per year
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Det-Tronics (Detector Electron...
 
$150,000per year
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Mindteck
 
$135,200per year
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The Foth Companies
 
$132,500per year
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Ameriprise Financial
 
$131,316per year
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Highest paying cities for System Engineers near Minneapolis, MN

  1. Arden Hills, MN
    $169,093 per year
  2. Duluth, MN
    $121,571 per year
  3. Saint Paul, MN
    $116,699 per year
  4. Bloomington, MN
    $109,979 per year
  5. Burnsville, MN
    $108,691 per year

Where can a System Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as System Engineer get paid in Minneapolis, MN?

Chief System Engineer

Job openings
Average $174,552 per year

Junior System Engineer

Job openings
Average $65,023 per year

Senior System Engineer

Job openings
Average $131,352 per year