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Optical Systems Engineer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 34 open job postings for Optical Systems Engineer roles at 21 companies, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Pay distribution

Optical Systems Engineer: postings by posted pay34 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 13 bands from $100K to $230K. Median $159K; middle half $131K–$171K.Median $159K$100K$230K

Postings per pay band: $100K–$110K: 2; $110K–$120K: 1; $120K–$130K: 2; $130K–$140K: 7; $140K–$150K: 2; $150K–$160K: 3; $160K–$170K: 3; $170K–$180K: 7; $180K–$190K: 0; $190K–$200K: 3; $200K–$210K: 1; $210K–$220K: 0; $220K–$230K: 3.

Pay by level

  1. Mid level$165K median, $130K–$171K typical, 19 postingsMid level: middle half $130K–$171K, median $165K
  2. Senior$159K median, $128K–$170K typical, 12 postingsSenior: middle half $128K–$170K, median $159K
  3. Principal$177K median, $134K–$200K typical, 3 postingsPrincipal: middle half $134K–$200K, median $177K

Companies hiring

  1. The Pennsylvania State University$171K median, $171K–$171K typical, 4 postingsThe Pennsylvania State University: middle half $171K–$171K, median $171K
  2. Teradyne$228K median, $145K–$228K typical, 4 postingsTeradyne: middle half $145K–$228K, median $228K
  3. Areté$130K median, $108K–$130K typical, 4 postingsAreté: middle half $108K–$130K, median $130K
  4. Tesla$191K median, $170K–$191K typical, 3 postingsTesla: middle half $170K–$191K, median $191K

Top-paying companies

  1. Teradyne · $228K median, 4 postings
  2. Tesla · $191K median, 3 postings
  3. The Pennsylvania State University · $171K median, 4 postings
  4. Areté · $130K median, 4 postings

By location

  1. United States$165K median, $134K–$177K typical, 29 postingsUnited States: middle half $134K–$177K, median $165K
  2. California$191K median, $170K–$195K typical, 7 postingsCalifornia: middle half $170K–$195K, median $191K
  3. Colorado$130K median, $130K–$130K typical, 5 postingsColorado: middle half $130K–$130K, median $130K
  4. New York$171K median, $171K–$171K typical, 5 postingsNew York: middle half $171K–$171K, median $171K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $170K median, $134K–$177K typical, from 23 postings.

Newest Optical Systems Engineer postings

  1. Sr. Optical Systems Engineer, Vision HardwareTesla · Palo Alto, CA · $100K–$240K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026
  2. Principal Optical Systems EngineerMonarch Quantum · San Diego, CA · $175K–$225K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026Apply
  3. Senior Optical Systems Engineer (SiPh Test Solutions, North Reading, MA)Teradyne · North Reading, MA · $175K–$281K/yr · Posted Nov 8, 2026
  4. Senior Optical Systems EngineerCNGPROD · $115K–$158K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
  5. Senior Optical Systems EngineerCorning · United States · $115K–$158K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
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Questions and answers

How much does a Optical Systems Engineer make?

The median posted base pay for Optical Systems Engineer jobs is $159K a year, from 34 job postings with pay at 21 companies.

What is the typical Optical Systems Engineer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $131K–$171K. The top 10% list $200K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $127K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Optical Systems Engineer jobs?

By median posted pay: Teradyne ($228K), Tesla ($191K), The Pennsylvania State University ($171K).

How does Optical Systems Engineer pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Mid level $165K, Senior $159K, Principal $177K.

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