Job title
Sr. System Engineer H-1B Salaries
163 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $114k.
Median base
$114k
Middle 50%
$97k–$135k
Filings
163
Top sponsor
Southwest Airlines
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 | 2 | $130k |
| FY2025 | 28 | $150k |
| FY2024 | 17 | $125k |
| FY2023 | 19 | $121k |
| FY2022 | 30 | $115k |
| FY2021 | 9 | $104k |
| FY2020 | 17 | $112k |
| FY2019 | 10 | $100k |
| FY2018 | 14 | $96k |
| FY2017 | 8 | $85k |
| FY2016 | 9 | $72k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Sr. System Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Sr. System Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Sr. System Engineer is $114k (FY2026), from 163 filings. The middle 50% earn between $97k and $135k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Sr. System Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Sr. System Engineer are Southwest Airlines, 3 Itek, Bara Consulting.
- Where are most H-1B Sr. System Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Sr. System Engineer roles are Dallas, TX, Pittsburgh, PA, San Jose, CA.
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