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System engineer salary in Houston, TX (Updated 2026)

How much does a System Engineer make in Houston, TX?

Average base salary

$101,351
19%
below national average
Average $101,351
Low $71,543
High $143,577

The average salary for a system engineer is $101,351 per year in Houston, TX. 66 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 23, 2026).

System Engineer job openings in Houston, TX

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Thermal Protection Systems (TP...
Mclaurin Aerospace
Houston, TX
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for System Engineer in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
The Structures Company, LLC
 
$196,213per year
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Northrop Grumman
 
$179,400per year
Stefanini IT Solution
 
$165,360per year
GIS
 
$156,000per year
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | H...
 
$155,441per year
INSPYR Solutions
 
$150,000per year

Highest paying cities for System Engineers near Houston, TX

  1. Dallas, TX
    $132,572 per year
  2. Austin, TX
    $131,007 per year
  3. Plano, TX
    $130,068 per year
  4. San Antonio, TX
    $129,119 per year
  5. Pasadena, TX
    $125,934 per year

Where can a System Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for System Engineers in different locations
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