Startup Systems Engineer Salary

Startups pay Systems Engineers a median salary of $159,079 per year. Based on 3,890 Systems Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $90,686 and $245,767, with an average of $162,839.

95th Percentile
$245,767
Average
$162,839
Range
$90,686 - $245,767
Sample Size
3,890
Last updated July 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

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $247,371

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