Startup System Engineer Salary

Startups pay System Engineers a median salary of $155,651 per year. Based on 787 System Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $80,917 and $220,362, with an average of $151,809.

95th Percentile
$220,362
Average
$151,809
Range
$80,917 - $220,362
Sample Size
787
Last updated October 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly System Engineer Compensation Trends

Track how System Engineer compensation has evolved over time. This chart shows the 95th percentile salary trends, giving you insight into competitive compensation packages for System Engineer positions in the startup ecosystem.

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System Engineer Salaries by Country

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $218,125

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