As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Electrical Systems Engineer in Cincinnati, OH is $88,630, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,704 weekly, or $7,386 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Electrical Systems Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Electrical Systems Engineer in Cincinnati, OH vary widely, spanning from $72,856 to $104,352. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($80,374) and 75th percentile ($96,860), while top earners (90th percentile) make $104,352 per year. This $16,486 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Design Engineering, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Cincinnati Electrical Systems Engineer often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Cincinnati currently ranks 461 statewide for Electrical Systems Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Electrical Systems Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $72,856 Cincinnati, OH August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $80,374 Cincinnati, OH August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $88,630 Cincinnati, OH August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $96,860 Cincinnati, OH August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Electrical Systems Engineer Salary $104,352 Cincinnati, OH August 01, 2026
25% $80,374 10% $72,856 90% $104,352 75% $96,860 $88,630 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Electrical Systems Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Electrical Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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