What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?
Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.
Recent salaries shared by It Systems Engineer
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
IT Systems Engineer
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4-6 years
$52K - $60K/yr
San Francisco, CA
submitted on Feb 25, 2026
$52K - $60K/yr
IT Systems Engineer
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10-14 years
$157K - $183K/yr
Chicago, IL
submitted on Feb 5, 2026
$157K - $183K/yr
IT Systems Engineer
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4-6 years
$67K - $77K/yr
Gilbert, AZ
submitted on Jan 23, 2026
$67K - $77K/yr
IT Systems Engineer
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7-9 years
$128K/yr
($117K • $11K)
Jacksonville, FL
submitted on Jan 5, 2026
$128K/yr
$117K • $11K
IT Systems Engineer
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4-6 years
$107K/yr
($107K • $0)
New York, NY
submitted on Dec 30, 2025
$107K/yr
$107K • $0
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IT Systems Engineer
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4-6 years
$137K/yr
($137K • $0)
Bellevue, WA
submitted on Dec 17, 2025
$137K/yr
$137K • $0
IT Systems Engineer
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15+ years
$123K/yr
($123K • $0)
Boston, MA
submitted on Dec 12, 2025
$123K/yr
$123K • $0
IT Systems Engineer
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10-14 years
$83K - $97K/yr
Saint Louis, MO
submitted on Dec 9, 2025
$83K - $97K/yr
IT Systems Engineer
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1-3 years
$79K/yr
($79K • $0)
Temecula, CA
submitted on Nov 25, 2025
$79K/yr
$79K • $0
IT Systems Engineer
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7-9 years
$238K/yr
($97K • $141K)
Los Angeles, CA
submitted on Nov 20, 2025
$238K/yr
$97K • $141K
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for It Systems Engineer in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $152,209, Information Technology with a median total pay of $147,803, Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $114,254, Insurance with a median total pay of $109,772, and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $100,692.
Aerospace & Defense
Top paying companies in Aerospace & Defense for It Systems Engineer are SpaceX and Lockheed Martin.
Frequently asked questions about IT Systems Engineer salaries
The average salary for IT Systems Engineer is $129,239 per year or $62 per hour, with top earners making up to $188,499 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $106,754 (25th percentile) to $157,926 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1002 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by IT Systems Engineer employees.
The highest salary for IT Systems Engineer is $157,926 per year, $13,161 per month or $76 per hour.
The lowest salary for IT Systems Engineer is $106,754 per year, $8,896 per month or $51 per hour.
The salary trajectory of IT Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $151,890 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,587 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
SAIC
Lockheed Martin
SpaceX
Frontier