Systems Engineer New York
Systems Engineer salary in New York
Typical pay
$142,000a year
Most Systems Engineers earn $115k to $180k a year
From 104 current job postings, updated Nov 2, 2026 Pay that employers list in their job postings
The median Systems Engineer salary in New York is $142,000 a year. Most job postings pay $115,000 to $180,500. From 104 current job postings, updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Typical pay by city in New York
Back to the whole USNew York
$142k typical, most $115k to $180k
| New York, NY | $152k | $113k to $182k | 87 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NY | $135k | $104k to $152k | 21 |
| Rochester, NY | $118k | $104k to $158k | 19 |
| Albany, NY | – | – | 4 |
| Binghamton, NY | – | – | 4 |
| Buffalo, NY | – | – | 6 |
| Utica, NY | – | – | 3 |
Pay advertised in current postings, per year. Postings are those that list pay.
Pay by experience level
What most job postings pay at each stage. The dot is typical pay.
- Starting out 5 job postings
Not enough postings yet (we show pay once 10 postings list it)
- Experienced 28 job postings$92k $145k
Typical: $115k
- Senior 45 job postings$132k $171k
Typical: $151k
- Lead or manager 7 job postings
Not enough postings yet (we show pay once 10 postings list it)
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Senior: most postings pay $132k to $171k a year, typically $151k.
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Pay by employer and level
Typical yearly pay at the employers with the most postings that list pay. A dash means fewer than 10 of their postings at that level list pay.
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How much does a Systems Engineer make in New York?
Employers hiring now typically offer $142,000 a year for Systems Engineer roles in New York. These numbers come from the pay employers list in their job postings, so they show what is on offer today rather than what people earned last year. We only show a number when at least 10 postings list pay.
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