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System engineer salary in Denver, CO (Updated 2026)

How much does a System Engineer make in Denver, CO?

Average base salary

$118,718
same
as national average
Average $118,718
Low $77,586
High $181,655

The average salary for a system engineer is $118,718 per year in Denver, CO. 107 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 17, 2026).

System Engineer job openings in Denver, CO

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Staff Radar Systems Engineer
LeoLabs, Inc.
Denver, CO
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for System Engineer in Denver, CO

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Fastly
 
$220,180per year
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Airbus
 
$209,900per year
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Oracle
 
$184,950per year
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Altamira Technologies Corp.
 
$179,167per year
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bp
 
$172,500per year
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Meta
 
$172,500per year
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Highest paying cities for System Engineers near Denver, CO

  1. Louisville, CO
    $140,991 per year
  2. Broomfield, CO
    $139,704 per year
  3. Centennial, CO
    $133,858 per year
  4. Colorado Springs, CO
    $129,557 per year
  5. Englewood, CO
    $129,120 per year

Where can a System Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for System Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as System Engineer get paid in Denver, CO?

Chief System Engineer

Job openings
Average $195,142 per year

Junior System Engineer

Job openings
Average $124,451 per year

Senior System Engineer

Job openings
Average $130,487 per year