Startup Systems Engineer Salary

Startups pay Systems Engineers a median salary of $155,082 per year. Based on 6,553 Systems Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $88,266 and $241,320, with an average of $159,002.

95th Percentile
$241,320
Average
$159,002
Range
$88,266 - $241,320
Sample Size
6,553
Last updated September 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Systems Engineer Compensation Trends

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

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Systems Engineer Salaries by Country

When it comes to geographic compensation for Systems Engineer roles, startups in 🇺🇸 United States lead the pack with competitive salaries averaging around $248,050 per year. Meanwhile, 🇨🇦 Canada shows more modest compensation levels at approximately $139,416 annually.

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $248,050
🇨🇦 Canada $139,416

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