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System engineer salary in New York, NY (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$140,732
13%
above national average
Average $140,732
Low $82,385
High $240,400

The average salary for a system engineer is $140,732 per year in New York, NY. 190 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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Vertical Systems Engineer - Gl...
World Wide Technology3.6out of 5 stars.
New York, NY
$200,000 a year
Full-time
1 week 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
Meta
 
$253,000per year
Clearwater Analytics (CWAN)
 
$251,275per year
Selby Jennings
 
$225,000per year
Point72
 
$225,000per year

Highest paying cities for System Engineers near New York, NY

  1. New York, NY
    $140,732 per year
  2. Rochester, NY
    $126,517 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?

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