Job title
Systems Administrator H-1B Salaries
5,115 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $74k.
Median base
$74k
Middle 50%
$64k–$85k
Filings
5,115
Top sponsor
Tech Mahindra Americas
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 | 29 | $93k |
| FY2025 | 181 | $88k |
| FY2024 | 172 | $85k |
| FY2023 | 197 | $83k |
| FY2022 | 178 | $84k |
| FY2021 | 199 | $85k |
| FY2020 | 320 | $84k |
| FY2019 | 412 | $80k |
| FY2018 | 792 | $78k |
| FY2017 | 1,325 | $66k |
| FY2016 | 1,310 | $65k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Systems Administrator
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Systems Administrator?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Systems Administrator is $74k (FY2026), from 5,115 filings. The middle 50% earn between $64k and $85k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Systems Administrators?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Systems Administrator are Tech Mahindra Americas, Nemo IT Solutions, Premier IT Solutions.
- Where are most H-1B Systems Administrator jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Systems Administrator roles are Richardson, TX, Irving, TX, Alpharetta, GA.
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