Startup System Engineer Salary

Startups pay System Engineers a median salary of $154,401 per year. Based on 838 System Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $79,195 and $224,196, with an average of $151,372.

95th Percentile
$224,196
Average
$151,372
Range
$79,195 - $224,196
Sample Size
838
Last updated November 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 $222,440

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