SAIC employees working as System Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 89 ratings. This is in line with the average of System Engineer professionals at SAIC worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a System Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $151,827 per year (estimate) and goes up to $321,472 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a System Engineer at SAIC is $131,607 per year or $63 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $200,774 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $106,272 (25th percentile) and $164,835 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 8 salaries submitted by SAIC System Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
System Engineer professionals typically earn between $51 and $79 per hour.
System Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,856 and $13,736 monthly.