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Top paying industries
The top paying industry for Computer Software Engineer Systems Software in United States is Information Technology with a median total pay of $141,138.
Information Technology
The top paying company in Information Technology for Computer Software Engineer Systems Software is Fujitsu.
Computer Software Engineer Systems Software: Average Salary & Pay Trends 2026 | Glassdoor
How much does Computer Software Engineer Systems Software make?
Total pay range
$142K - $215K/yr
$174K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$115K - $165K/yrBase pay
$27K - $50K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 2025142 Salaries submitted
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Computer Software Engineer, Systems Software
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0-1 year
$119K - $138K/yr
Fairfax, VA
submitted on May 3, 2022
$119K - $138K/yr
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1-3 years
$39K - $45K/yr
Louisville, KY
submitted on Oct 6, 2021
$39K - $45K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Computer Software Engineer, Systems Software salaries
The average salary for Computer Software Engineer, Systems Software is $173,554 per year or $83 per hour, with top earners making up to $260,181 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $141,671 (25th percentile) to $215,385 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 142 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Computer Software Engineer, Systems Software employees.
The highest salary for Computer Software Engineer, Systems Software is $215,385 per year, $17,949 per month or $104 per hour.
The lowest salary for Computer Software Engineer, Systems Software is $141,671 per year, $11,806 per month or $68 per hour.
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.
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