What is the median salary for Systems Engineer in Philadelphia?

The median salary for Systems Engineer in Philadelphia is USD 88,800 - USD 91,050 per year.

How does the Systems Engineer salary in Philadelphia compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Systems Engineer in United States is USD 70,000 - USD 120,000, while in Philadelphia it is USD 86,267 - USD 101,168.

Systems Engineer Salary in United States

Systems Engineer Salary in Philadelphia

Based on 531 job listings - Philadelphia, United States 2026

-18.7% vs 2025

Average salary

$86,267 - $101,168

Median salary

$88,800 - $91,050

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$56K

25th percentile$65K

Median$89K

75th percentile$100K

90th percentile$118K

50% of professionals earn between $65,000 - $100,000 USD

The median salary is $88,800

Compare with national average

Philadelphia

Average salary

86,267 - 101,168

Median salary

88,800 - 91,050

531 job openings

United States

Average salary

70,000 - 120,000

Median salary

95,000 - 120,000

193,292 job openings

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The average salary for a Systems Engineer in Philadelphia, United States is USD 86,267 - USD 101,168 per year in 2026, based on 531 job listings.

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