Rocket Lab employees working as Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is in line with the average of Systems Engineer professionals at Rocket Lab worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at NZ$0 per year (estimate) and goes up to NZ$0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Systems Engineer at Rocket Lab is NZ$151,425 per year or NZ$73 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly NZ$227,062 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between NZ$123,469 (25th percentile) and NZ$187,909 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 10 salaries submitted by Rocket Lab Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Systems Engineer with an estimated total pay of NZ$70K - NZ$134K/yr