Job title
Staff Systems Engineer H-1B Salaries
644 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $130k.
Median base
$130k
Middle 50%
$120k–$145k
Filings
644
Top sponsor
Qualcomm Technologies
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 | $186k |
| FY2025 | 73 | $148k |
| FY2024 | 40 | $154k |
| FY2023 | 47 | $131k |
| FY2022 | 106 | $128k |
| FY2021 | 76 | $130k |
| FY2020 | 63 | $129k |
| FY2019 | 72 | $124k |
| FY2018 | 55 | $121k |
| FY2017 | 54 | $119k |
| FY2016 | 49 | $112k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Staff Systems Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Staff Systems Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Staff Systems Engineer is $130k (FY2026), from 644 filings. The middle 50% earn between $120k and $145k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Staff Systems Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Staff Systems Engineer are Qualcomm Technologies, Visa Technology Operations, Qualcomm Atheros.
- Where are most H-1B Staff Systems Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Staff Systems Engineer roles are Austin, TX, San Diego, CA, San Jose, CA.
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