Job title
System Software Engineer H-1B Salaries
198 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $96k.
Median base
$96k
Middle 50%
$85k–$116k
Filings
198
Top sponsor
Orchestra Technology
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 | 4 | $132k |
| FY2025 | 5 | $124k |
| FY2024 | 9 | $117k |
| FY2023 | 31 | $104k |
| FY2022 | 33 | $93k |
| FY2021 | 19 | $89k |
| FY2020 | 34 | $92k |
| FY2019 | 37 | $95k |
| FY2018 | 8 | $84k |
| FY2017 | 9 | $97k |
| FY2016 | 9 | $80k |
Top H-1B sponsors of System Software Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a System Software Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for System Software Engineer is $96k (FY2026), from 198 filings. The middle 50% earn between $85k and $116k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B System Software Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for System Software Engineer are Orchestra Technology, Global Visse, Indotronix International.
- Where are most H-1B System Software Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B System Software Engineer roles are Plano, TX, Bellevue, WA, San Jose, CA.
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