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System engineer salary in Washington, DC, 2026

How much does a System Engineer make in Washington, DC?

Average base salary

$136,361
9%
above national average
Average $136,361
Low $89,709
High $207,271

The average salary for a system engineer is $136,361 per year in Washington, DC. 310 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

System Engineer job openings in Washington, DC

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PKI Systems Engineer - active ...
General Dynamics Information Technology3.7out of 5 stars.
Washington, DC
$157,250 - $212,750 a year
15 hours ago

Highest paying companies for System Engineer in Washington, DC

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
American Bureau of Shipping (A...
 
$364,000per year
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DCI Solutions
 
$240,000per year
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MTSI
 
$205,000per year
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The Structures Company, LLC
 
$196,213per year
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Chugach Government Solutions
 
$192,500per year
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General Dynamics Ordnance and ...
 
$179,101per year
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Highest paying cities for System Engineers near Washington, DC

  1. El Segundo, CA
    $150,823 per year
  2. Phoenix, AZ
    $140,157 per year
  3. Washington, DC
    $136,361 per year
  4. San Antonio, TX
    $132,640 per year
  5. Austin, TX
    $131,715 per year

Where can a System Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as System Engineer get paid in Washington, DC?

Chief System Engineer

Job openings
Average $196,467 per year

Junior System Engineer

Job openings
Average $97,124 per year

Senior System Engineer

Job openings
Average $144,646 per year