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Model-Based Systems Engineer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 177 open job postings for Model-Based Systems Engineer roles at 49 companies, updated Nov 15, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 1 more posting in AUD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Model-Based Systems Engineer: postings by posted pay176 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 12 bands from $90K to $210K. Median $142K; middle half $116K–$165K.Median $142K$90K$210K

Postings per pay band: $90K–$100K: 15; $100K–$110K: 22; $110K–$120K: 14; $120K–$130K: 10; $130K–$140K: 13; $140K–$150K: 45; $150K–$160K: 4; $160K–$170K: 17; $170K–$180K: 7; $180K–$190K: 4; $190K–$200K: 11; $200K–$210K: 14.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$80.5K median, $80.5K–$80.5K typical, 4 postingsEntry level: middle half $80.5K–$80.5K, median $80.5K
  2. Mid level$140K median, $107K–$143K typical, 114 postingsMid level: middle half $107K–$143K, median $140K
  3. Senior$152K median, $136K–$165K typical, 32 postingsSenior: middle half $136K–$165K, median $152K
  4. Staff$143K median, $131K–$143K typical, 11 postingsStaff: middle half $131K–$143K, median $143K
  5. Principal$245K median, $180K–$245K typical, 15 postingsPrincipal: middle half $180K–$245K, median $245K

Companies hiring

  1. Booz Allen Hamilton$142K median, $102K–$142K typical, 38 postingsBooz Allen Hamilton: middle half $102K–$142K, median $142K
  2. STR$191K median, $191K–$245K typical, 16 postingsSTR: middle half $191K–$245K, median $191K
  3. BAE Systems$180K median, $159K–$180K typical, 10 postingsBAE Systems: middle half $159K–$180K, median $180K
  4. Zachary Piper Solutions$198K median, $163K–$198K typical, 7 postingsZachary Piper Solutions: middle half $163K–$198K, median $198K

Top-paying companies

  1. Bryn Neil · $200K median, 3 postings
  2. Zachary Piper Solutions · $198K median, 7 postings
  3. STR · $191K median, 16 postings
  4. SAIC · $180K median, 5 postings

By location

  1. United States$142K median, $116K–$165K typical, 175 postingsUnited States: middle half $116K–$165K, median $142K
  2. California$142K median, $110K–$160K typical, 41 postingsCalifornia: middle half $110K–$160K, median $142K
  3. San Diego, CA$143K median, $138K–$163K typical, 25 postingsSan Diego, CA: middle half $138K–$163K, median $143K
  4. Virginia$142K median, $120K–$169K typical, 24 postingsVirginia: middle half $120K–$169K, median $142K
  5. Remote$119K median, $116K–$180K typical, 15 postingsRemote: middle half $116K–$180K, median $119K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $119K median, $116K–$180K typical, from 15 postings. On-site: $142K median, $117K–$180K typical, from 118 postings.

Newest Model-Based Systems Engineer postings

  1. Model Based Systems EngineerZachary Piper Solutions · San Diego, CA · $150K–$175K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE)Bryn Neil · Broomfield, CO · $150K–$250K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Senior Model Based Systems EngineerMANTECH · Remote · $89.1K–$148K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Model Based Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4Northrop Grumman · Boulder, CO · $114K–$171K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Model Based Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4Northrop Grumman · Boulder, CO · $114K–$171K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Model-Based Systems Engineer make?

The median posted base pay for Model-Based Systems Engineer jobs is $142K a year, from 177 job postings with pay at 49 companies.

What is the typical Model-Based Systems Engineer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $116K–$165K. The top 10% list $198K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $102K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Model-Based Systems Engineer jobs?

By median posted pay: Bryn Neil ($200K), Zachary Piper Solutions ($198K), STR ($191K).

How does Model-Based Systems Engineer pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $80.5K, Mid level $140K, Senior $152K, Staff $143K, Principal $245K.

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