Systems Engineer Salary in Seattle, Washington

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How much does a Systems Engineer make in Seattle, WA? The average Systems Engineer salary in Seattle, WA is $131,514 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $120,162 and $145,108. 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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2027296 Systems Engineer $260,000.00 with Security Clearance
B4Corp - Chantilly , VA
Systems Engineer Position Title: Systems Engineer Position Level: Level 1 - Subject Matter Expert Salary: Up to $260,000.00 per year Core Hours: 9am to 4pm Location: Chantilly VA Description
Dice.com / Clearancejobs.com - 3 days ago
Vulnerability and Exploit Engineer/System Engineer with Security Clearance
InterConnect Defense - Chantilly , VA
Vulnerability and Exploit Engineer/System Engineer for Mobile Branch Description: Performs vulnerability and exploitation tasks . Additionally the V&E Engineer must have demonstrated experience with ...
Dice.com / Clearancejobs.com - 2 days ago
Systems Engineer
Dexian - Dallas , TX
Proficient with a programming language (JavaScript, nodejs, Java) * Experience production support systems (Service Now, Udeploy, Jenkins, etc.) * Demonstrate creative and abstract thinking
LinkedIn - 20 days ago
Windows and Linux System Administration with Security Clearance
Information Systems Solutions, Inc. - San Diego , CA
Server Administrator on Windows Server 2008 MCSA - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and one of the following: Linux + LPIC-2 Advanced Level Linux ...
Dice.com / Clearancejobs.com - 2 days ago
Founding AI Engineer (Previous Start-Up Experience Required)
Open Systems Technologies - New York , NY
A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field * 3+ years of experience building and deploying ML/AI systems in production * Expertise in Python and popular ML ...
LinkedIn - 20 days ago
Principal Communication Systems Engineer
EVONA - Los Angeles , CA
Principal Communication Systems Engineer Los Angeles, CA Our exciting Space client in the LA area are looking for a Principal Communication Systems Engineer to work across cutting-edge Communication ...
LinkedIn - 41 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 Systems Engineer in Seattle, WA. The base salary for Systems Engineer ranges from $120,162 to $145,108 with the average base salary of $131,514. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $123,805 to $151,793 with the average total cash compensation of $136,252.

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About Seattle, Washington    Seattle (/siˈætəl/ (listen) see-AT-əl) is a seaport city on the West Coast of the United States. It is the seat of King County, Washington. With an e....More

Seattle, Washington  area prices were up 2.8% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Systems Engineer: Design, Integration

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