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Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 45 open job postings for Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer roles in United States, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer postings in United States

  1. Systems Engineer / Principal Systems EngineerNorthrop Grumman · United States · $79.3K–$119K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer - Modeling & SimulationNorthrop Grumman · Rolling Meadows, IL · $87.6K–$131K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer - Modeling & SimulationNorthrop Grumman · United States · $87.6K–$131K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  4. Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer - External Interface (AHT)Northrop Grumman · Redondo Beach, CA · $91.8K–$138K/yr · Posted Oct 28, 2026
  5. Systems Engineer / Principal Systems EngineerNorthrop Grumman · Groton, CT · $87.6K–$131K/yr · Posted Oct 28, 2026
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Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer pay in other places

  1. California$115K median, $115K–$115K typical, 18 postingsCalifornia: middle half $115K–$115K, median $115K
  2. Woodland Hills, CA$115K median, $115K–$115K typical, 9 postingsWoodland Hills, CA: middle half $115K–$115K, median $115K
  3. Ohio$119K median, $119K–$119K typical, 5 postingsOhio: middle half $119K–$119K, median $119K
  4. Oklahoma$93.9K median, $93.9K–$103K typical, 5 postingsOklahoma: middle half $93.9K–$103K, median $93.9K
  5. Oklahoma City, OK$93.9K median, $93.9K–$103K typical, 5 postingsOklahoma City, OK: middle half $93.9K–$103K, median $93.9K
  6. Illinois$110K median, $110K–$110K typical, 4 postingsIllinois: middle half $110K–$110K, median $110K
  7. Rolling Meadows, IL$110K median, $110K–$110K typical, 4 postingsRolling Meadows, IL: middle half $110K–$110K, median $110K
  8. Connecticut$110K median, $110K–$110K typical, 3 postingsConnecticut: middle half $110K–$110K, median $110K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer make in United States?

The median posted base pay for Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer jobs in United States is $110K a year, from 45 job postings with pay at 1 company.

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

The middle half of postings list $109K–$115K. The top 10% list $123K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $99.1K or less.

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

The median here is $110K, against $110K across all 45 postings for the role.

How many Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer jobs in United States list pay?

45 open postings at 1 company list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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