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System engineer salary in Seattle, WA, 2026

How much does a System Engineer make in Seattle, WA?

Average base salary

$156,906
26%
above national average
Average $156,906
Low $97,807
High $251,714

The average salary for a system engineer is $156,906 per year in Seattle, WA. 86 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 27, 2026).

System Engineer job openings in Seattle, WA

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Systems Development Engineer
Amazon.com3.5out of 5 stars.
Seattle, WA
Full-time
2 months ago

Highest paying companies for System Engineer in Seattle, WA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
F5
 
$251,200per year
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Intelliswift Software
 
$238,160per year
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Apple
 
$236,900per year
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NVIDIA
 
$222,000per year
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Fortinet
 
$220,000per year
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Horizontal
 
$213,200per year
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Highest paying cities for System Engineers near Seattle, WA

  1. Everett, WA
    $170,168 per year
  2. Redmond, WA
    $168,045 per year
  3. Bellevue, WA
    $166,467 per year
  4. Seattle, WA
    $156,906 per year
  5. Renton, WA
    $135,398 per year

Where can a System Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as System Engineer get paid in Seattle, WA?

Chief System Engineer

Job openings
Average $191,145 per year

Junior System Engineer

Job openings
Average $115,062 per year

Senior System Engineer

Job openings
Average $167,526 per year