Systems Engineer I Salary in the United States

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Systems Engineer I Salary

How much does a Systems Engineer I make in the United States? The average Systems Engineer I salary in the United States is $71,311 as of April 27, 2021, but the range typically falls between $62,246 and $78,532. 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. 

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25% $62,246 10% $53,992 90% $85,106 75% $78,532 $71,311 50%(Median)

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Job Description for Systems Engineer I

Systems Engineer I plans and builds an organization's systems infrastructure. Implements, modifies and designs information system. Being a Systems Engineer I monitors the performance of systems. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Systems Engineer I typically reports to a manager. The Systems Engineer I works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be a Systems Engineer I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2021 Salary.com)... View full job description

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William A. Kelly, President, PFS Investments and Co-Head of Business Technology
PRIMERICA INC
Primerica, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides financial products to middle income households in the United States and Canada. The company operates in three segments: Term Life Insurance; Investment and Savings Products; and Corporate and Other Distributed Products. It underwrites individual term life insura... More
Fiscal Year Ended in 2019
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Systems Engineer I Pay Difference by Location

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
-2.6%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.1%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 20.3%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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Skills associated with Systems Engineer I: System Administration, Systems Architecture, Infrastructure Management, Operating System ...More

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