GovCIO employees working as Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 4 ratings. This is 5% higher than the average of Systems Engineer professionals at GovCIO worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $151,552 per year (estimate) and goes up to $320,973 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Systems Engineer at GovCIO is $151,552 per year or $73 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $227,197 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $123,589 (25th percentile) and $188,042 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by GovCIO Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $59 and $90 per hour.
Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,299 and $15,670 monthly.
Systems Engineer with an estimated total pay of $104K - $172K/yr