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Senior Staff Systems Engineer

Average Senior Staff Systems Engineer with Systems Engineering Skills Salary in San Diego, California

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$146,000
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Avg. Base Salary (USD)
25%
$113k
MEDIAN
$146k
75%
$157k

The average salary for a Senior Staff Systems Engineer is $146,000 in 2025

Base Salary
$113k - $157k
Bonus
$0 - $18k
Total Pay
$118k - $169k
(last updated Jan 11 2018)
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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Staff Systems Engineer

Medical
100%
Dental
100%
Vision
100%

Gender Breakdown for Senior Staff Systems Engineers

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%
This data is based on 2 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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How can Senior Staff Systems Engineers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Senior Staff Systems Engineer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Senior Staff Systems Engineer that oversees more junior Senior Staff Systems Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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