APPLYSTEAD SALARIES · 6 POSTED PAY RANGES

Software System Engineer salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 6 open job postings for Software System Engineer roles in United States, updated Oct 18, 2026.

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

Newest Software System Engineer postings in United States

Software System Engineer IVTG · Chantilly, VA · $85K–$125K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
Software System Engineer IIVTG · Chantilly, VA · $100K–$185K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
Software System Engineer IIIVTG · Chantilly, VA · $100K–$215K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
SENIOR SOFTWARE SYSTEM ENGINEERNYC Hra/Dept of Social Services · New York City, NY · $75K–$142K/yr · Posted Oct 16, 2026
Software System EngineerAvav · Annapolis, MD · $102K–$255K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026
Want Applystead to find more jobs like these? Start free trial →

The median posted base pay for Software System Engineer jobs in United States is $143K a year, from 6 job postings with pay at 4 companies.

The middle half of postings list $109K–$179K. The top 10% list $179K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $105K or less.

The median here is $143K, against $143K across all 7 postings for the role.

6 open postings at 4 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.