What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for It Systems Engineer?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where It Systems Engineer jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA (22.4% above average), followed by Sitka, AK and Mountain View, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Berkeley, CA $110,059 $9,171 $2,116 $52.91 Sitka, AK $108,283 $9,023 $2,082 $52.06 Mountain View, CA $105,982 $8,831 $2,038 $50.95 Palo Alto, CA $105,929 $8,827 $2,037 $50.93 San Francisco, CA $105,901 $8,825 $2,036 $50.91 Santa Clara, CA $105,565 $8,797 $2,030 $50.75 Sunnyvale, CA $105,494 $8,791 $2,028 $50.72 Livermore, CA $105,435 $8,786 $2,027 $50.69 San Jose, CA $105,321 $8,776 $2,025 $50.64 Waimea, HI $104,837 $8,736 $2,016 $50.40

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It Systems Engineer Salary

Q: How much does an It Systems Engineer make?

The average annual pay for an it systems engineer in the United States is $89,886 a year — that works out to approximately $43.21 an hour. The middle 80% of It Systems Engineers earn between $63,000 (10th percentile) and $125,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related It Systems Engineer Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to It Systems Engineer in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Mba In Healthcare Administration at $47,972 (53.4%) above It Systems Engineer. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Mba In Healthcare Administration $137,858 $11,488 $2,651 $66.28 Business Systems Analyst 2 $102,956 $8,579 $1,979 $49.50 It Support Supervisor $67,899 $5,658 $1,305 $32.64 Assessment Clerk $47,866 $3,988 $920 $23.01 Health Information Management Representative $44,219 $3,684 $850 $21.26

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It Systems Engineer Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$89,886

Columbus

Ohio

$86,820

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How much does an It Systems Engineer make?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average annual pay for an It Systems Engineer in the United States is $89,886 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $43.21 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,728/week or $7,490/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $141,000 and as low as $50,500, the majority of It Systems Engineer salaries currently range between $71,500 (25th percentile) to $100,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $125,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an It Systems Engineer varies greatly (by as much as 29000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

An It Systems Engineer in your area makes on average $86,820 per year, or $3,066 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $89,886. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for It Systems Engineer salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for It Systems Engineer jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for It Systems Engineer Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an It Systems Engineer job is above the national average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA, , with Sitka, AK, and Mountain View, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Mountain View, CA, beats the national average by $16,096 (17.9%), and Berkeley, CA, furthers that trend with another $20,173 (22.4%) above the $89,886 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an It Systems Engineer appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Berkeley, CA, and Waimea, HI, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an It Systems Engineer role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Berkeley, CA	$110,059	$9,171	$2,116	$52.91
Sitka, AK	$108,283	$9,023	$2,082	$52.06
Mountain View, CA	$105,982	$8,831	$2,038	$50.95
Palo Alto, CA	$105,929	$8,827	$2,037	$50.93
San Francisco, CA	$105,901	$8,825	$2,036	$50.91
Santa Clara, CA	$105,565	$8,797	$2,030	$50.75
Sunnyvale, CA	$105,494	$8,791	$2,028	$50.72
Livermore, CA	$105,435	$8,786	$2,027	$50.69
San Jose, CA	$105,321	$8,776	$2,025	$50.64
Waimea, HI	$104,837	$8,736	$2,016	$50.40

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related It Systems Engineer Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the It Systems Engineer category.

For example Mba In Healthcare Administration jobs pay as much as $47,972 (53.4%) more than the average It Systems Engineer salary of $89,886. If you're qualified, finding work as an Mba In Healthcare Administration may help you make more money than that of the average It Systems Engineer position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Mba In Healthcare Administration	$137,858	$11,488	$2,651	$66.28
Business Systems Analyst 2	$102,956	$8,579	$1,979	$49.50
It Support Supervisor	$67,899	$5,658	$1,305	$32.64
Assessment Clerk	$47,866	$3,988	$920	$23.01
Health Information Management Representative	$44,219	$3,684	$850	$21.26

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Infographic detailing It Systems Engineer salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $89,886 per year or $43.21 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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