Job title
Lead System Architect H-1B Salaries
170 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2025 · median base $140k.
Median base
$140k
Middle 50%
$129k–$155k
Filings
170
Top sponsor
Pegasystems
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 20 | $156k |
| FY2024 | 18 | $147k |
| FY2023 | 13 | $151k |
| FY2022 | 30 | $140k |
| FY2021 | 15 | $140k |
| FY2020 | 27 | $140k |
| FY2019 | 11 | $138k |
| FY2018 | 15 | $138k |
| FY2017 | 17 | $137k |
| FY2016 | 4 | $111k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Lead System Architect
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Lead System Architect?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Lead System Architect is $140k (FY2025), from 170 filings. The middle 50% earn between $129k and $155k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Lead System Architects?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Lead System Architect are Pegasystems, Farmers Group, Visa Technology Operations.
- Where are most H-1B Lead System Architect jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Lead System Architect roles are Cambridge, MA, Austin, TX, Woodland Hills, CA.
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