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System engineer salary in New York, NY, 2026

How much does a System Engineer make in New York, NY?

Average base salary

$140,613
13%
above national average
Average $140,613
Low $82,359
High $240,069

The average salary for a system engineer is $140,613 per year in New York, NY. 191 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

System Engineer job openings in New York, NY

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MSP Systems Engineer
Acture Solutions4.8out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$80,000 - $130,000 a year
Full-time
17 hours ago

Highest paying companies for System Engineer in New York, NY

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
BMO Financial Group
 
$260,000per year
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Palo Alto Networks
 
$253,125per year
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Meta
 
$253,000per year
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Clearwater Analytics (CWAN)
 
$251,275per year
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Selby Jennings
 
$225,000per year
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Point72
 
$225,000per year
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Highest paying cities for System Engineers near New York, NY

  1. New York, NY
    $140,613 per year
  2. Rochester, NY
    $124,924 per year
  3. Owego, NY
    $121,853 per year
  4. Albany, NY
    $111,448 per year
  5. Syracuse, NY
    $108,005 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 New York, NY?

Chief System Engineer

Job openings
Average $199,814 per year

Junior System Engineer

Job openings
Average $65,705 per year

Senior System Engineer

Job openings
Average $145,316 per year