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Systems Engineer salary in Software startups in 2024

How much does a Systems Engineer expect to make in Software startups? The average expected salary for Systems Engineers in Software startups is 121k per year, with a range from 63k to 205k. These amounts were gathered from Wellfound self-reported data and represent the median salary range. The salary range for Systems Engineers in Software startup varies depending on factors such as location, experience, skills, and startup stage.

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4 years

Average years of experience

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The average salary for a Systems Engineer in Software startups is $120,997, which is 13.0% higher than the average salary of $107,083 in Software startups. Systems Engineer salaries in Software 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

$158,094/yr

Range $126k - $205k

Average

$120,997/yr

Range $79k - $156k

Below Average

$98,314/yr

Range $63k - $145k


Top Locations

The highest average salary a Systems Engineer in Software can get in Boston, that is $115,000. This pay is 5.0% lower than the average Systems Engineer salary in Software startups, which is $120,997. Salaries will vary based on your location. The top-paying markets in the US, on average, are currently: Boston (avg $115,000 per year). Remote jobs often pay based on the location you reside in.
Boston

$115k

 

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Years of experience

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Top of Market

The highest average salary a Systems Engineer in Software can get with 10+ years of experience, that is $38,000. This pay is 64.5% lower than the average salary in Software startups, which is $107,083. The salary range varies with years of experience and depends on other factors such as skill set, size of company, and industry.