The salary trajectory of a a Computer Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Computer Systems Engineer at IBM is $100,000 per year or $48 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $125,000 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $79,843 (25th percentile) and $117,500 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 5 salaries submitted by IBM Computer Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of June 2026.