Job title
System Engineer H-1B Salaries
2,833 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $80k.
Median base
$80k
Middle 50%
$71k–$95k
Filings
2,833
Top sponsor
L T Technology Services
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 | 19 | $98k |
| FY2025 | 163 | $100k |
| FY2024 | 182 | $87k |
| FY2023 | 191 | $95k |
| FY2022 | 195 | $93k |
| FY2021 | 237 | $91k |
| FY2020 | 353 | $80k |
| FY2019 | 356 | $82k |
| FY2018 | 372 | $81k |
| FY2017 | 340 | $71k |
| FY2016 | 425 | $67k |
Top H-1B sponsors of System Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a System Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for System Engineer is $80k (FY2026), from 2,833 filings. The middle 50% earn between $71k and $95k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B System Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for System Engineer are L T Technology Services, IBM India Private, Infinite Computer Solutions.
- Where are most H-1B System Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B System Engineer roles are Dallas, TX, San Jose, CA, Redmond, WA.
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