How much does a Systems Engineer IV make in Los Angeles, CA? The average Systems Engineer IV salary in Los Angeles, CA is $149,991 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $135,539 and $165,723. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Systems Engineer IV Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Systems Engineer IV Salary $122,380 Los Angeles,CA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Systems Engineer IV Salary $135,539 Los Angeles,CA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Systems Engineer IV Salary $149,991 Los Angeles,CA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Systems Engineer IV Salary $165,723 Los Angeles,CA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Systems Engineer IV Salary $180,045 Los Angeles,CA May 28, 2024
25% $135,539 10% $122,380 90% $180,045 75% $165,723 $149,991 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Systems Engineer IV need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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AWS: Amazon Web Services, Inc. is a subsidiary of Amazon that provides on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments, on a metered pay-as-you-go basis.

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Operating System: Maintaining software that runs on a computer that serves as an interface between computer hardware components and the user.

Analysis 8.15%
AWS 2.49%
Operating System 1.83%
Others 87.53%

Job Description for Systems Engineer IV

Systems Engineer IV plans and designs an organization's systems infrastructure, including the implementation and design of hardware and software. Analyzes, develops, modifies, tests and maintains the system. Being a Systems Engineer IV verifies and validates systems and meets internal and external requirements. Diagnoses problems and provides recommendations for improvement on existing and new systems. Additionally, Systems Engineer IV typically requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a manager. Systems Engineer IV is a specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. To be a Systems Engineer IV typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Systems Engineer IV

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Systems Engineer IV, the first career path typically starts with a Systems Engineer V position, and then progresses to Systems Engineering Supervisor.

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Systems Engineering UNIX/NT Manager position, and then progresses to Systems Engineering UNIX/NT Director.

Those that have already made the climb...
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Systems Engineer IV salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Systems Engineer IV, the highest Systems Engineer IV salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Systems Engineer IV salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Systems Engineer IV salary is in Miami, FL, where the Systems Engineer IV salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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