Job title
Sr. Systems Engineer H-1B Salaries
1,012 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $107k.
Median base
$107k
Middle 50%
$94k–$125k
Filings
1,012
Top sponsor
Visa Technology Operations
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 | 10 | $113k |
| FY2025 | 79 | $135k |
| FY2024 | 78 | $119k |
| FY2023 | 80 | $116k |
| FY2022 | 113 | $115k |
| FY2021 | 105 | $113k |
| FY2020 | 127 | $102k |
| FY2019 | 136 | $103k |
| FY2018 | 114 | $102k |
| FY2017 | 103 | $94k |
| FY2016 | 67 | $91k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Sr. Systems Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Sr. Systems Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Sr. Systems Engineer is $107k (FY2026), from 1,012 filings. The middle 50% earn between $94k and $125k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Sr. Systems Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Sr. Systems Engineer are Visa Technology Operations, Rockwell Collins, HCL Global Systems.
- Where are most H-1B Sr. Systems Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Sr. Systems Engineer roles are Austin, TX, Cedar Rapids, IA, Memphis, TN.
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