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Systems Architect Engineer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 4 open job postings for Systems Architect Engineer roles at 2 companies, updated Oct 18, 2026.

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

Pay distribution

Systems Architect Engineer: postings by posted pay4 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 12 bands from $120K to $180K. Median $170K; middle half $123K–$170K.Median $170K$120K$180K

Postings per pay band: $120K–$125K: 1; $125K–$130K: 0; $130K–$135K: 0; $135K–$140K: 0; $140K–$145K: 0; $145K–$150K: 0; $150K–$155K: 0; $155K–$160K: 0; $160K–$165K: 0; $165K–$170K: 2; $170K–$175K: 0; $175K–$180K: 1.

Pay by level

  1. Principal$170K median · $123K–$170K typical · 3 postingsPrincipal: middle half $123K–$170K, median $170K

Companies hiring

  1. Northrop Grumman$170K median · $123K–$170K typical · 3 postingsNorthrop Grumman: middle half $123K–$170K, median $170K
  2. Momentus Space1 posting · too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. Northrop Grumman · $170K median · 3 postings

By location

  1. United States$170K median · $123K–$170K typical · 4 postingsUnited States: middle half $123K–$170K, median $170K

Newest Systems Architect Engineer postings

  1. Sr Principal Systems Architect EngineerNorthrop Grumman · Plymouth, MN · $136K–$204K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  2. Sr Principal Systems Architect EngineerNorthrop Grumman · United States · $136K–$204K/yr · Posted Oct 2, 2026
  3. Principal Systems Architect EngineerNorthrop Grumman · Roy, UT · $98.4K–$148K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026
  4. Systems Architect EngineerMomentus Space · San Jose, CA · $160K–$200K/yr · Posted Jun 3, 2026Apply
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Questions and answers

How much does a Systems Architect Engineer make?

The median posted base pay for Systems Architect Engineer jobs is $170K a year, from 4 job postings with pay at 2 companies.

What is the typical Systems Architect Engineer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $123K–$170K. The top 10% list $180K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $123K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Systems Architect Engineer jobs?

By median posted pay: Northrop Grumman ($170K).

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