▼15%
$108,233
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$80k
MEDIAN
$108k
90%
$148k
The average salary for a Senior Systems Engineer is $108,233
Base Salary
$80k - $148k
Bonus
$2k - $17k
Profit Sharing
$1k - $15k
Commission
$10k - $50k
Total Pay
$81k - $154k
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Job Satisfaction for Senior Systems Engineer
Based on 1,169 responses, the job of Senior Systems Engineer has received a job satisfaction rating of 4 out of 5. On average, Senior Systems Engineers are highly satisfied with their job.
Gender Breakdown
Male
88.8%
Female
10.5%
Prefer to self-define
0.6%
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Common Health Benefits
Medical
91%
Dental
86%
Vision
79%
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