Chief Systems Engineer Salary in Washington, DC

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How much does a Chief Systems Engineer make in Washington, DC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chief Systems Engineer in Washington, DC is $186,119. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $174,947 to $200,231, with most professionals earning between $164,776 and $213,079.

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Average Salary Range for Chief Systems Engineer in Washington, DC

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Chief Systems Engineer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Systems Engineer in Washington, DC. The base salary for Chief Systems Engineer ranges from $174,947 to $200,231 with the average base salary of $186,119. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $183,424 to $219,011 with the average total cash compensation of $200,895.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $186,119 $174,947 - $200,231
Bonus $14,775 $8,476 - $18,780
Total Pay $200,895 $183,424 - $219,011
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Chief Systems Engineer Salary Near Washington, DC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Arlington, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $174,947 - $200,231 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Alexandria, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $174,947 - $200,231 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Annandale, VA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $174,947 - $200,231 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Bowie, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $174,584 - $199,815 COMPARE TO Washington, DC
CITY, STATE Bethesda, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $174,947 - $200,231 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
CITY, STATE Silver Spring, MD AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $174,947 - $200,231 COMPARE TO Washington, DC 0%
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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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