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Communications Systems Engineer salaries
Pay ranges employers published in 10 open job postings for Communications Systems Engineer roles at 7 companies, updated Sep 30, 2026.
- Median base pay$156,300a year
- Typical range$122,300–$175,000Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$208,000and above
- Postings10with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Pay distribution
Postings per pay band: $110K–$120K: 2; $120K–$130K: 1; $130K–$140K: 0; $140K–$150K: 0; $150K–$160K: 3; $160K–$170K: 1; $170K–$180K: 1; $180K–$190K: 0; $190K–$200K: 0; $200K–$210K: 2.
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Remote vs on-site
Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $158K median, $156K–$175K typical, from 8 postings.
Newest Communications Systems Engineer postings
- Communications Systems EngineerViasat · United States · $95K–$150K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
- Senior Communications Systems EngineerCHAOS Industries · El Segundo, CA · $140K–$176K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
- Communications Systems EngineerC3M Power Systems LLC · United States · $105K–$130K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
- Communications Systems EngineerCareer · Binghamton, NY · $144K–$168K/yr · Posted Aug 23, 2026ApplyView posting
- Senior Communications Systems Engineer - Senior Engineering SpecialistThe Aerospace Corporation · El Segundo, CA · $166K–$250K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a Communications Systems Engineer make?
The median posted base pay for Communications Systems Engineer jobs is $156K a year, from 10 job postings with pay at 7 companies.
What is the typical Communications Systems Engineer pay range?
The middle half of postings list $122K–$175K. The top 10% list $208K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $118K or less.
How does Communications Systems Engineer pay change with level?
Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Mid level $122K, Senior $161K.
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