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Systems Engineering Manager salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 118 open job postings for Systems Engineering Manager roles in United States, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Systems Engineering Manager postings in United States

  1. Systems Engineering Manager 2 - Integration & TestNorthrop Grumman · Oklahoma City, OK · $132K–$198K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Systems Engineering Manager 2Northrop Grumman · Redondo Beach, CA · $161K–$242K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Systems Engineering Manager 2Northrop Grumman · El Segundo, CA · $161K–$242K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Systems Engineering Manager 2Northrop Grumman · Redondo Beach, CA · $161K–$242K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Systems Engineering Manager - Advanced Space Payload RF CommunicationsBoeing · El Segundo, CA · $151K–$205K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Systems Engineering Manager pay in other places

  1. California$220K median, $182K–$222K typical, 40 postingsCalifornia: middle half $182K–$222K, median $220K
  2. Virginia$205K median, $190K–$208K typical, 13 postingsVirginia: middle half $190K–$208K, median $205K
  3. Alabama$192K median, $159K–$234K typical, 11 postingsAlabama: middle half $159K–$234K, median $192K
  4. Huntsville, AL$192K median, $159K–$234K typical, 11 postingsHuntsville, AL: middle half $159K–$234K, median $192K
  5. Maryland$183K median, $180K–$230K typical, 10 postingsMaryland: middle half $180K–$230K, median $183K
  6. Colorado$166K median, $166K–$207K typical, 9 postingsColorado: middle half $166K–$207K, median $166K
  7. Santa Clara, CA$220K median, $220K–$220K typical, 7 postingsSanta Clara, CA: middle half $220K–$220K, median $220K
  8. Colorado Springs, CO$166K median, $166K–$166K typical, 6 postingsColorado Springs, CO: middle half $166K–$166K, median $166K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Systems Engineering Manager make in United States?

The median posted base pay for Systems Engineering Manager jobs in United States is $186K a year, from 118 job postings with pay at 39 companies.

What is the typical Systems Engineering Manager pay range in United States?

The middle half of postings list $173K–$220K. The top 10% list $234K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $159K or less.

How does United States pay compare with all Systems Engineering Manager jobs?

The median here is $186K, against $186K across all 121 postings for the role.

How many Systems Engineering Manager jobs in United States list pay?

118 open postings at 39 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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