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Photonics Systems Engineer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 8 open job postings for Photonics Systems Engineer roles at 2 companies, updated Oct 1, 2026.

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

Pay distribution

Photonics Systems Engineer: postings by posted pay8 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 3 bands from $175K to $190K. Median $178K; middle half $178K–$188K.Median $178K$175K$190K

Postings per pay band: $175K–$180K: 4; $180K–$185K: 0; $185K–$190K: 4.

Pay by level

  1. Senior$188K median · $188K–$188K typical · 3 postingsSenior: middle half $188K–$188K, median $188K
  2. Principal$178K median · $178K–$178K typical · 5 postingsPrincipal: middle half $178K–$178K, median $178K

Companies hiring

  1. Jabil$178K median · $178K–$178K typical · 5 postingsJabil: middle half $178K–$178K, median $178K
  2. Blueorigin$188K median · $188K–$188K typical · 3 postingsBlueorigin: middle half $188K–$188K, median $188K

Top-paying companies

  1. Blueorigin · $188K median · 3 postings
  2. Jabil · $178K median · 5 postings

By location

  1. United States$178K median · $178K–$188K typical · 8 postingsUnited States: middle half $178K–$188K, median $178K
  2. Texas$178K median · $178K–$178K typical · 5 postingsTexas: middle half $178K–$178K, median $178K
  3. Austin, TX$178K median · $178K–$178K typical · 5 postingsAustin, TX: middle half $178K–$178K, median $178K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: too few postings list pay to show a figure. On-site: $178K median, $178K–$188K typical, from 8 postings.

Newest Photonics Systems Engineer postings

  1. Senior Photonics Systems Engineer - TeraWaveBlueorigin · Washington · $157K–$220K/yr · Posted Aug 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Senior Photonics Systems Engineer - TeraWaveBlueorigin · United States · $157K–$220K/yr · Posted Aug 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Principal Photonics Systems EngineerJabil · Austin, TX · $132K–$238K/yr · Posted Aug 20, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Principal Photonics Systems EngineerJabil · Austin, TX · $127K–$229K/yr · Posted Aug 20, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Principal Photonics Systems EngineerJabil · Austin, TX · $127K–$229K/yr · Posted Aug 20, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Photonics Systems Engineer make?

The median posted base pay for Photonics Systems Engineer jobs is $178K a year, from 8 job postings with pay at 2 companies.

What is the typical Photonics Systems Engineer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $178K–$188K. The top 10% list $188K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $178K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Photonics Systems Engineer jobs?

By median posted pay: Blueorigin ($188K), Jabil ($178K).

How does Photonics Systems Engineer pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Senior $188K, Principal $178K.

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