What are the main factors that influence a Systems Design Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Systems Design Engineer's salary?

A Systems Design Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Systems Design Engineer (0-2 years)earns $88,607, a Software Systems Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $108,807, a Software Systems Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $126,244, a Software Systems Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $154,493, a Software Systems Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $177,046,

What are the highest paying states for a Systems Design Engineer?

Systems Design Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Systems Design Engineer roles are District of Columbia $93,261, California $92,907, Massachusetts $91,669. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Systems Design Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Systems Design Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Electronics Design Engineer III: $120,800; Electrical Design Engineer III: $120,760; Hardware Design Engineer III: $114,300; Senior Equipment Design Engineer: $109,300; Electronics Design Engineer II: $99,600.

Systems Design Engineer Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Systems Design Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Systems Design Engineer in Hawaii is $88,039 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, a Systems Design Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,963
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,851 to $96,898
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,396

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Systems Design Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,898	$8,075	$1,863	$47
Average	$88,039	$7,337	$1,693	$42
25th Percentile	$79,851	$6,654	$1,536	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Systems Design Engineer Salaries

A Systems Design 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.

How Experience Level Affects Systems Design Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Systems Design 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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $88,607
Early Career (1-2 years): $108,807
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $126,244
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $154,493
Expert (over 8 years): $177,046

Levels	Salary
Systems D... Level Systems Design Engineer	$88,607
Software ... Level Systems Design Engineer	$108,807
Software ... Level Systems Design Engineer	$126,244
Software ... Level Systems Design Engineer	$154,493
Software ... Level Systems Design Engineer	$177,046

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How Do Systems Design Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

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 Systems Design Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $93,261.
California: $92,907.
Massachusetts: $91,669.

District of Columbia $93,261 California $92,907 Massachusetts $91,669 Washington $91,332 New Jersey $91,299 Alaska $91,181 Connecticut $90,018 New York $89,547

Hawaii $88,039 Rhode Island $87,331 Maryland $86,851 Minnesota $86,194 Colorado $85,942 Illinois $85,857 Oregon $85,537 Delaware $85,301

New Hampshire $85,153 Virginia $84,821 Pennsylvania $83,853 Nevada $83,364 North Dakota $83,204 Michigan $82,951 Wisconsin $82,859 Vermont $82,673

Texas $82,160 Maine $82,126 Arizona $82,075 Ohio $82,016 Georgia $81,241 Indiana $80,854 Wyoming $80,778 Utah $80,660

Iowa $80,610 Kansas $80,205 Louisiana $80,087 North Carolina $80,045 Missouri $80,028 Florida $79,700 Montana $79,523 Nebraska $79,355

Kentucky $79,262 South Carolina $78,925 Tennessee $78,714 Idaho $78,630 New Mexico $78,015 Oklahoma $77,881 Alabama $77,384 South Dakota $76,550

Arkansas $76,095 West Virginia $75,851 Mississippi $75,118

Top Paying Cities for Systems Design Engineers

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:

Aiea: $87,592
Anahola: $87,003
Captain Cook: $87,003

Aiea, HI $87,592 Anahola, HI $87,003 Captain Cook, HI $87,003 Eleele, HI $87,003 Ewa Beach, HI $87,592 Kapolei, HI $87,399 Haiku, HI $87,003 Hakalau, HI $87,003

Haleiwa, HI $87,003 Hana, HI $87,003 Hanalei, HI $87,003 Hanamaulu, HI $87,003 Hanapepe, HI $87,003 Hauula, HI $87,197 Hawaii National Park, HI $87,003 Hawi, HI $87,003

Hilo, HI $87,003 Princeville, HI $87,003 Holualoa, HI $87,003 Honaunau, HI $87,003 Honokaa, HI $87,003 Honomu, HI $87,003 Hoolehua, HI $87,003 Kaaawa, HI $87,357

Kahuku, HI $87,003 Kahului, HI $87,003 Kailua, HI $87,592 Ocean View, HI $87,003 Waikoloa, HI $87,003 Keauhou, HI $87,003 Kailua Kona, HI $87,003 Kalaheo, HI $87,003

Kalaupapa, HI $87,003 Kamuela, HI $87,003 Kaneohe, HI $87,592 Kapaa, HI $87,003 Kaumakani, HI $87,003 Kaunakakai, HI $87,003 Keaau, HI $87,003 Kealakekua, HI $87,003

Kealia, HI $87,003 Kekaha, HI $87,003 Kihei, HI $87,003 Kilauea, HI $87,003 Kapaau, HI $87,003 Koloa, HI $87,003 Kualapuu, HI $87,003 Kunia, HI $87,314

Kurtistown, HI $87,003 Lahaina, HI $87,003 Laie, HI $87,079 Lanai City, HI $87,003 Laupahoehoe, HI $87,003 Lawai, HI $87,003 Lihue, HI $87,003 Makawao, HI $87,003

Makaweli, HI $87,003 Maunaloa, HI $87,003 Mountain View, HI $87,003 Naalehu, HI $87,003 Ninole, HI $87,003 Ookala, HI $87,003 Paauilo, HI $87,003 Pahala, HI $87,003

Pahoa, HI $87,003 Paia, HI $87,003 Papaaloa, HI $87,003 Papaikou, HI $87,003 Pearl City, HI $87,592 Pepeekeo, HI $87,003 Puunene, HI $87,003 Volcano, HI $87,003

Wahiawa, HI $87,314 Pukalani, HI $87,003 Mililani, HI $87,432 Kula, HI $87,003 Waialua, HI $87,003 Waianae, HI $87,079 Wailuku, HI $87,003 Waimanalo, HI $87,592

Waimea, HI $87,003 Waipahu, HI $87,550 Honolulu, HI $87,592 J B P H H, HI $87,592 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $87,357 Schofield Barracks, HI $87,281 Fort Shafter, HI $87,592 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $87,592

Camp H M Smith, HI $87,592 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $87,550 Wake Island, HI $87,592

Systems Design Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Systems Design 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.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

$79,851

Average $88,039/year

$96,898

$6,654

Average $7,337/month

$8,075

$1,536

Average $1,693/week

$1,863

$38

Average $42/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,898	$8,075	$1,863	$47
Average	$88,039	$7,337	$1,693	$42
25th Percentile	$79,851	$6,654	$1,536	$38

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