Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Recent salaries shared by Systems Test 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
Systems Test Engineer
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4-6 years
$99K/yr
($96K • $3K)
Saint Louis, MO
submitted on Jan 7, 2026
$99K/yr
$96K • $3K
Systems Test Engineer
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7-9 years
$98K - $114K/yr
Concord, CA
submitted on Dec 15, 2025
$98K - $114K/yr
Systems Test Engineer
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15+ years
$145K - $170K/yr
San Diego, CA
submitted on Nov 18, 2025
$145K - $170K/yr
Systems Test Engineer
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4-6 years
$118K/yr
($94K • $24K)
Cleveland, OH
submitted on Oct 7, 2025
$118K/yr
$94K • $24K
Systems Test Engineer
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7-9 years
$114K/yr
($112K • $2K)
Littleton, CO
submitted on Oct 2, 2025
$114K/yr
$112K • $2K
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Systems Test Engineer
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4-6 years
$111K - $129K/yr
Lowell, MA
submitted on Sep 11, 2025
$111K - $129K/yr
Systems Test Engineer
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1-3 years
$90K/yr
($82K • $8K)
San Diego, CA
submitted on Aug 27, 2025
$90K/yr
$82K • $8K
Systems Test Engineer
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4-6 years
$120K/yr
($120K • $0)
Guilford, CT
submitted on Aug 9, 2025
$120K/yr
$120K • $0
Systems Test Engineer
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1-3 years
$93K/yr
($88K • $5K)
Greene, NY
submitted on Jul 28, 2025
$93K/yr
$88K • $5K
Systems Test Engineer
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1-3 years
$88K/yr
($88K • $0)
Liberty Lake, WA
submitted on Jul 23, 2025
$88K/yr
$88K • $0
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for Systems Test Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $140,606, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $121,252, Insurance with a median total pay of $113,052, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $112,706, and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $112,686.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Systems Test Engineer are Apple, Cruise, and Waymo.
Frequently asked questions about Systems Test Engineer salaries
The average salary for Systems Test Engineer is $141,119 per year or $68 per hour, with top earners making up to $214,340 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $114,106 (25th percentile) to $176,280 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 7265 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Systems Test Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Systems Test Engineer is $176,280 per year, $14,690 per month or $85 per hour.
The lowest salary for Systems Test Engineer is $114,106 per year, $9,509 per month or $55 per hour.
United Launch Alliance
Lockheed Martin
Cubic
Cruise
Waymo