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Systems Engineer salary in Fin Tech startups in 2026

How much does a Systems Engineer expect to make in Fin Tech startups? The average expected salary for Systems Engineers in Fin Tech startups is 146k per year, with a range from 85k to 250k. These amounts were gathered from Wellfound self-reported data and represent the median salary range. The salary range for Systems Engineers in Fin Tech startup varies depending on factors such as location, experience, skills, and startup stage.

145.6k

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2 years

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The average salary for a Systems Engineer in Fin Tech startups is $145,625, which is 7.1% higher than the average salary of $135,958 in Fin Tech startups. Systems Engineer salaries in Fin Tech are based on exclusive Wellfound data. All data is updated on a weekly basis. Factors that may influence salary include: location, years of experience, title, size of company, and skill-set.

Top of market

$199,875/yr

Range $114k - $250k

Average

$145,625/yr

Range $85k - $225k

Below Average

$121,125/yr

Range $85k - $179k


Top Locations

The highest average salary a Systems Engineer in Fin Tech can get in Chicago, that is $225,000. This pay is 54.5% higher than the average Systems Engineer salary in Fin Tech startups, which is $145,625. Salaries will vary based on your location. The top-paying markets in the US, on average, are currently: Chicago (avg $225,000 per year), New York (avg $200,000 per year). Remote jobs often pay based on the location you reside in.
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$225k

 

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The highest average salary a Systems Engineer in Fin Tech can get with 10+ years of experience, that is $38,000. This pay is 72.1% lower than the average salary in Fin Tech startups, which is $135,958. The salary range varies with years of experience and depends on other factors such as skill set, size of company, and industry.