Lead System Engineer Salary in Wilmington, North Carolina

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How much does a Lead System Engineer make in Wilmington, NC? The average Lead System Engineer salary in Wilmington, NC is $169,864 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $149,992 and $195,798. 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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Lead Engineer - Edison Works Military Product Safety
GE Aerospace - EVENDALE , OH
Job Description Summary. Are you ready to see your future take flight. At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work
- 26 days ago
Lead Application Development Engineer
Centene - COLUMBIA , MO
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation
- 114 days ago
Lead Application Development Engineer
Centene - KANSAS CITY , MO
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation
- 114 days ago
Lead Infrastructure Security Engineer
Centene - FLORISSANT , MO
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation
- 114 days ago
Lead Pega RPA Application Engineer
Centene - TISCH MILLS , WI
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation
- 114 days ago
Lead Engineer Video
Kustom Signals, Inc - LENEXA , KS
About Us. Kustom Signals, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative law enforcement technology solutions. We are seeking a Product Development Engineer to suppor
- 19 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead System Engineer in Wilmington, NC. The base salary for Lead System Engineer ranges from $149,992 to $195,798 with the average base salary of $169,864. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $161,988 to $226,560 with the average total cash compensation of $187,185.

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About Wilmington, North Carolina    Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,04....More

Wilmington, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

Lead System Engineer Salary in popular cities: Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro

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