Job title
Software Systems Engineer H-1B Salaries
1,810 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $92k.
Median base
$92k
Middle 50%
$79k–$102k
Filings
1,810
Top sponsor
Tech Mahindra Americas
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 | 9 | $119k |
| FY2025 | 73 | $113k |
| FY2024 | 135 | $97k |
| FY2023 | 131 | $95k |
| FY2022 | 98 | $97k |
| FY2021 | 125 | $94k |
| FY2020 | 152 | $95k |
| FY2019 | 238 | $95k |
| FY2018 | 285 | $92k |
| FY2017 | 298 | $84k |
| FY2016 | 266 | $80k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Systems Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Systems Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Systems Engineer is $92k (FY2026), from 1,810 filings. The middle 50% earn between $79k and $102k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Systems Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Systems Engineer are Tech Mahindra Americas, Danlaw, Idexcel.
- Where are most H-1B Software Systems Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Systems Engineer roles are Novi, MI, Redmond, WA, Irving, TX.
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