What are the main factors that influence a Systems Design Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Systems Design Engineer's salary?

A Systems Design Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Systems Design Engineer (0-2 years)earns $87,140, a Software Systems Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $107,008, a Software Systems Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $124,182, a Software Systems Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $151,930, a Software Systems Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $174,148,

What are the highest paying states for a Systems Design Engineer?

Systems Design Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Systems Design Engineer roles are District of Columbia $91,642, California $91,294, Massachusetts $90,078. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Systems Design Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Systems Design Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Systems Infrastructure Design and Planning Engineer V: $165,280; Systems Engineer V: $165,271; Systems Infrastructure Design and Planning Engineer IV: $144,190; Systems Engineer IV: $144,186; Systems Infrastructure Design and Planning Engineer III: $117,860.

Systems Design Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Systems Design Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Systems Design Engineer in Rhode Island is $86,411 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, a Systems Design Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,927
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,510 to $95,056
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,316

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2025 Compensation Trend

AI-Powered HR

AI-Powered Talent

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Systems Design Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,056	$7,921	$1,828	$46
Average	$86,411	$7,201	$1,662	$42
25th Percentile	$78,510	$6,542	$1,510	$38

You may get higher pay by adjusting the following factors:

Change Search Criteria

Check out Systems Design Engineer Job Openings in Rhode Island

Systems Engineer

KMS Solutions - Middletown, RI

Systems Safety Engineer

Precise Systems - Newport, RI

SYSTEMS ENGINEER III

MCLAUGHLIN RESEARCH CORP - Newport, RI

SYSTEMS ENGINEER III

MCLAUGHLIN RESEARCH CORP - Newport, RI

Search More Systems Design Engineer Jobs in Rhode Island

Key Factors That Influence Systems Design Engineer Salaries

A Systems Design Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Systems Design Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Systems Design Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $87,140
Early Career (1-2 years): $107,008
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $124,182
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $151,930
Expert (over 8 years): $174,148

Levels	Salary
Systems D... Level Systems Design Engineer	$87,140
Software ... Level Systems Design Engineer	$107,008
Software ... Level Systems Design Engineer	$124,182
Software ... Level Systems Design Engineer	$151,930
Software ... Level Systems Design Engineer	$174,148

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do Systems Design Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Systems Design Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $91,642.
California: $91,294.
Massachusetts: $90,078.

District of Columbia $91,642 California $91,294 Massachusetts $90,078 Washington $89,747 New Jersey $89,713 Alaska $89,598 Connecticut $88,455 New York $87,992

Hawaii $86,510 Rhode Island $85,815 Maryland $85,343 Minnesota $84,698 Colorado $84,449 Illinois $84,367 Oregon $84,052 Delaware $83,820

New Hampshire $83,675 Virginia $83,348 Pennsylvania $82,397 Nevada $81,917 North Dakota $81,759 Michigan $81,511 Wisconsin $81,420 Vermont $81,238

Texas $80,733 Maine $80,700 Arizona $80,650 Ohio $80,592 Georgia $79,831 Indiana $79,450 Wyoming $79,376 Utah $79,260

Iowa $79,210 Kansas $78,813 Louisiana $78,697 North Carolina $78,655 Missouri $78,639 Florida $78,316 Montana $78,142 Nebraska $77,977

Kentucky $77,886 South Carolina $77,555 Tennessee $77,348 Idaho $77,265 New Mexico $76,661 Oklahoma $76,528 Alabama $76,040 South Dakota $75,221

Arkansas $74,774 West Virginia $74,534 Mississippi $73,813

Top Paying Cities for Systems Design Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $87,222
Albion: $85,774
Ashaway: $87,553

Adamsville, RI $87,222 Albion, RI $85,774 Ashaway, RI $87,553 Barrington, RI $85,774 Block Island, RI $87,098 Bradford, RI $87,495 Bristol, RI $85,691 Carolina, RI $86,783

Charlestown, RI $86,874 Chepachet, RI $85,608 Clayville, RI $85,691 Coventry, RI $85,608 West Greenwich, RI $85,550 East Greenwich, RI $85,666 Exeter, RI $87,495 Fiskeville, RI $85,774

Forestdale, RI $85,691 Foster, RI $85,550 Glendale, RI $85,550 Greene, RI $86,510 Greenville, RI $85,774 Harmony, RI $85,749 Harrisville, RI $85,608 Hope, RI $85,774

Hope Valley, RI $87,553 Hopkinton, RI $87,578 Jamestown, RI $86,701 Kenyon, RI $87,470 Little Compton, RI $87,189 Manville, RI $85,774 Mapleville, RI $85,550 Newport, RI $86,717

Middletown, RI $87,081 North Kingstown, RI $85,525 North Scituate, RI $85,749 Oakland, RI $85,633 Pascoag, RI $85,583 Pawtucket, RI $85,774 Central Falls, RI $85,774 Cumberland, RI $85,774

Lincoln, RI $85,774 Portsmouth, RI $86,370 Prudence Island, RI $85,608 Rockville, RI $87,578 Saunderstown, RI $86,750 Shannock, RI $87,446 Slatersville, RI $85,691 Slocum, RI $86,750

Tiverton, RI $87,247 Wakefield, RI $86,659 Kingston, RI $86,676 Narragansett, RI $86,692 Peace Dale, RI $86,659 Warren, RI $85,749 Warwick, RI $85,774 Westerly, RI $87,603

West Kingston, RI $86,725 West Warwick, RI $85,774 Wood River Junction, RI $87,495 Woonsocket, RI $85,691 North Smithfield, RI $85,749 Wyoming, RI $87,470 Providence, RI $85,774 Cranston, RI $85,774

North Providence, RI $85,774 East Providence, RI $85,774 Riverside, RI $85,774 Rumford, RI $85,774 Smithfield, RI $85,774 Johnston, RI $85,774

Systems Design Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Systems Design Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$78,510

Average $86,411/year

$95,056

$6,542

Average $7,201/month

$7,921

$1,510

Average $1,662/week

$1,828

$38

Average $42/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,056	$7,921	$1,828	$46
Average	$86,411	$7,201	$1,662	$42
25th Percentile	$78,510	$6,542	$1,510	$38

Salaries of jobs related to Systems Design Engineer

Find Your Next Systems Design Engineer Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Systems Design Engineer job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Cost of Living In Rhode Island

Cost of Living in Rhode Island is

4.4% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about