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Software Systems Engineer salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 203 open job postings for Software Systems Engineer roles in United States, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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

Newest Software Systems Engineer postings in United States

  1. Software Systems Engineer - DLA EAGLE ITCELESTAR · Remote · $100K–$170K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Lead Software Systems EngineerBoeing · Seal Beach, CA · $172K–$232K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Software Systems Engineer (Associate or Experienced)Boeing · Seal Beach, CA · $106K–$144K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Senior Principal Software Systems EngineerGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems · Boulder, CO · $183K–$193K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  5. Senior Principal Software Systems EngineerGeneral Dynamics · Boulder, CO · $183K–$193K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
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Software Systems Engineer pay in other places

  1. California$149K median, $126K–$194K typical, 47 postingsCalifornia: middle half $126K–$194K, median $149K
  2. Colorado$130K median, $117K–$158K typical, 29 postingsColorado: middle half $117K–$158K, median $130K
  3. North Carolina$124K median, $124K–$124K typical, 27 postingsNorth Carolina: middle half $124K–$124K, median $124K
  4. Raleigh, NC$124K median, $124K–$124K typical, 27 postingsRaleigh, NC: middle half $124K–$124K, median $124K
  5. Virginia$160K median, $147K–$173K typical, 15 postingsVirginia: middle half $147K–$173K, median $160K
  6. Seal Beach, CA$202K median, $125K–$202K typical, 13 postingsSeal Beach, CA: middle half $125K–$202K, median $202K
  7. Colorado Springs, CO$117K median, $117K–$189K typical, 11 postingsColorado Springs, CO: middle half $117K–$189K, median $117K
  8. Chantilly, VA$160K median, $147K–$173K typical, 9 postingsChantilly, VA: middle half $147K–$173K, median $160K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Software Systems Engineer make in United States?

The median posted base pay for Software Systems Engineer jobs in United States is $145K a year, from 203 job postings with pay at 89 companies.

What is the typical Software Systems Engineer pay range in United States?

The middle half of postings list $124K–$173K. The top 10% list $200K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $117K or less.

How does United States pay compare with all Software Systems Engineer jobs?

The median here is $145K, against $145K across all 214 postings for the role.

How many Software Systems Engineer jobs in United States list pay?

203 open postings at 89 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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