Job title
Senior System Engineer H-1B Salaries
944 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $87k.
Median base
$87k
Middle 50%
$74k–$114k
Filings
944
Top sponsor
IBM India Private
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 6 | $96k |
| FY2025 | 40 | $114k |
| FY2024 | 49 | $125k |
| FY2023 | 59 | $126k |
| FY2022 | 83 | $103k |
| FY2021 | 59 | $110k |
| FY2020 | 99 | $93k |
| FY2019 | 124 | $80k |
| FY2018 | 100 | $82k |
| FY2017 | 181 | $76k |
| FY2016 | 144 | $74k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Senior System Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Senior System Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Senior System Engineer is $87k (FY2026), from 944 filings. The middle 50% earn between $74k and $114k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Senior System Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Senior System Engineer are IBM India Private, IBM, AT T Services.
- Where are most H-1B Senior System Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Senior System Engineer roles are Middletown, NJ, Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA.
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