Senior Systems Engineer Salary in Raleigh, NC

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How much does a Senior Systems Engineer make in Raleigh, NC? The average Senior Systems Engineer salary in Raleigh, NC is $113,603 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $103,797 and $125,346. 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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Senior Systems Engineer

Addison Group - Warner Robins , GA

Senior Systems Engineer Location: Onsite at Warner Robins AFB, GA Pay Range: Up to $137,000 / year depending on experience Company Overview: Our client is a premier provider of advanced technology ...

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Senior Systems Engineer (NOC)

Endsight - Napa , CA

We are looking for a skilled Sr System Engineer for our Network Operations Team to design, implement, manage, and support our organization's IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong ...

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Senior Systems Engineer, Cloud Services

San Diego County Regional Airport Authority - San Diego , CA

The Information & Technical Services Department has an opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer, Cloud Services . The ideal candidate will be detail oriented and have experience with design ...

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Senior Systems Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA - Simi Valley , CA

As the Senior Systems Engineer you will be responsible for: * Interact with Design Engineers to develop & allocate requirements, develop architectures, and drive simulation models. * Produce design ...

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Senior Systems Engineer - Mars Architecture Team Concept Study

Mclaurin Aerospace - Houston , TX

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer - Mars Architecture Team Concept Study to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX . As a Senior ...

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Sr. Systems Engineer (2024-0103)

Acclaim Technical Services - Herndon , VA

We are actively hiring a Sr. Systems Engineer with TS/SCI clearance and polygraph to join our team working in Chantilly, VA. Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action ATS is committed to a ...

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What does a Senior Systems Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Senior Systems Engineer

Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines, present a professional demeanor and work well independently is essential.

November 16, 2022

Designs and develops highly available and scalable platforms with a focus on automating all phases of the process using scripting languages, software development, and automation platforms.

December 21, 2022

Evaluate and recommend solutions for migrating legacy data from existing hosting environments and other applicable data sources to the new database repository.

December 30, 2022

Manages institutional risk related to data storage and security application and infrastructure down time alerts, performing environment and OS changes, and interacting with business, customers etc.

February 14, 2023

Develop a master test schedule in accordance with the agreed upon test strategy, corporate it into the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) (in conjunction with other functional leads) and update the test schedule as necessary.

March 01, 2023

Review current technology suite and evaluate solutions and alternatives to either improve efficiencies, management, or cost savings.

March 24, 2023

Leads multiple project teams of other software systems engineers and internal and outsourced development partners responsible for all stages of design and development for complex products and platforms, including solution design, analysis, coding, testing, and integration.

April 27, 2023

Participate in determining the system/subsystem and interface characteristics, validate technology assumptions and evaluate alternatives while working closely with the Agile Release Train (ARTs) and Solution Trains.

April 28, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Senior Systems Engineer in Raleigh, NC

Average Base Salary

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103797

125346

113603

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

106943

131121

117694

What is the average salary for Senior Systems Engineer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Systems Engineer in Raleigh, NC. The base salary for Senior Systems Engineer ranges from $103,797 to $125,346 with the average base salary of $113,603. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $106,943 to $131,121 with the average total cash compensation of $117,694.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$113,603	$103,797 - $125,346
Bonus	$4,092	$3,146 - $5,775
Total Pay	$117,694	$106,943 - $131,121

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Senior Systems Engineer Salary Near Raleigh, NC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,765 - $125,308	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Durham, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,145 - $124,559	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $102,530 - $123,816	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Wilson, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,020 - $124,408	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Rocky Mount, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,020 - $124,408	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $101,294 - $122,324	COMPARE TO Raleigh, NC

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About Raleigh, North Carolina

According to the United States Census Bureau, Raleigh occupies a total area of 144.0 square miles (373.0 km2), of which 142 square miles (369 km2) is land and 0.97 square miles (2.5 km2), or 0.76%, is covered by water. The Neuse River flows through the northeast end of the city. Raleigh is located in the northeast central region of North Carolina, where the Piedmont and Atlantic Coastal Plain regions meet. This area is known as the "fall line" because it marks the elevation inland at which waterfalls begin to appear in creeks and rivers. As a result, most of Raleigh features gently rolling hil...

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