The salary trajectory of a Lead Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $141,322 per year (estimate) and goes up to $320,629 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Systems Engineer at StackPath is $207,820 per year or $100 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $309,654 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $170,534 (25th percentile) and $257,138 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by StackPath Lead Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Lead Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $82 and $124 per hour.
Lead Systems Engineer professionals typically earn between $14,211 and $21,428 monthly.