SAIC employees working as Software Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Systems Engineer professionals at SAIC worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Systems Engineer at SAIC is $186,805 per year or $90 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $278,670 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $153,210 (25th percentile) and $231,291 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 11 salaries submitted by SAIC Software Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $74 and $111 per hour.
Software Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $12,768 and $19,274 monthly.