Know your market value with insights across roles — from individual contributors to executive pay and overall company compensation trends.
Access a suite of powerful calculators to make data-driven career decisions.
Automate pay cycles, manage job architectures, and ensure pay equity with AI-powered compensation platforms.
Access validated salary benchmarks, labor market trends, and minimum wage data to stay competitive.
Participate in and purchase industry-specific salary surveys to obtain the most accurate, peer-reported pay data.
As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Rf Systems Engineer in Massachusetts is $115,062 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.
However, a Rf Systems Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2026 Compensation Trend
AI-Powered Talent
Smart Recruiting
Rf Systems Engineer Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $122,032 | $10,169 | $2,347 | $59 |
| Average | $115,062 | $9,588 | $2,213 | $55 |
| 25th Percentile | $105,635 | $8,803 | $2,031 | $51 |
The Panther Group - Chelmsford, MA
Anistar - Chelmsford, MA
SimpliSafe - Boston, MA
AT Process Technologies - Waltham, MA
A Rf Systems Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
Experience is a primary driver of a Rf Systems Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Contracts... Level Rf Systems Engineer | $69,478 |
| Contracts... Level Rf Systems Engineer | $85,777 |
| Contracts... Level Rf Systems Engineer | $97,060 |
| Rf System... Level Rf Systems Engineer | $117,025 |
| Contracts... Level Rf Systems Engineer | $166,723 |
What Am I Worth?
Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Rf Systems Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:
For Rf Systems Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Construction sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Rf Systems Engineer positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Rf Systems Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy & Utilities | $149,580 | $72.0 | 30% |
| Construction | $126,568 | $61.0 | 10% |
Understanding how a Rf Systems Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $122,032 | $10,169 | $2,347 | $59 |
| Average | $115,062 | $9,588 | $2,213 | $55 |
| 25th Percentile | $105,635 | $8,803 | $2,031 | $51 |
Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Rf Systems Engineer job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.
Databento
Boston, MA
Databento | Boston, MA
Job Description. Job Description. The financial industry is growing at a record pace, but our data providers are still stuck in the past — with cumbersome ... more
6 Days Ago
Element Care
West Lynn, MA
Element Care | West Lynn, MA
Element Care, a nonprofit PACE provider, is seeking a Systems Engineer to design, secure, and support the infrastructure that powers care for frail seniors... more
6 Days Ago
System One
Bedford, MA
System One | Bedford, MA
Job Description. Job Description. Job Title: Systems Engineer. Location: Hanscom AFB. Type: Contract To Hire. Compensation: Negotiable. Work Model: Onsite.... more
9 Days Ago
Nanobiosym
Cambridge, MA
Nanobiosym | Cambridge, MA
Job Description. Job Description. Position Overview:We are looking for a seasoned Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer with deep Rust expertise to lead the re... more
6 Days Ago
Lumafield
Boston, MA
Lumafield | Boston, MA
Job Description. Job Description. About Lumafield. . Lumafield was founded in 2019 to upgrade manufacturing. . We are engineers with deep experience across more
6 Days Ago
Merlin Labs
Boston, MA
Merlin Labs | Boston, MA
Job Description. Job Description. About Merlin. Merlin (NASDAQ: MRLN). is a publicly traded aerospace and defense company building a non-human pilot to del... more
6 Days Ago
Get a Salary Increase
Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.
Search Job Openings
Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.
Adjust Employee Salary
Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.
Price My Industry Jobs
Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.
Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.
Explore Cost of Living CalculatorSalary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.
Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.
Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.
Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:
