Job title
Systems Architect H-1B Salaries
1,035 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $102k.
Median base
$102k
Middle 50%
$80k–$133k
Filings
1,035
Top sponsor
Cisco Systems
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 | 8 | $117k |
| FY2025 | 56 | $120k |
| FY2024 | 89 | $117k |
| FY2023 | 86 | $120k |
| FY2022 | 103 | $102k |
| FY2021 | 80 | $110k |
| FY2020 | 113 | $111k |
| FY2019 | 108 | $105k |
| FY2018 | 130 | $96k |
| FY2017 | 113 | $92k |
| FY2016 | 149 | $83k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Systems Architect
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Systems Architect?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Systems Architect is $102k (FY2026), from 1,035 filings. The middle 50% earn between $80k and $133k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Systems Architects?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Systems Architect are Cisco Systems, Netapp, Tech Mahindra Americas.
- Where are most H-1B Systems Architect jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Systems Architect roles are San Jose, CA, Sunnyvale, CA, New York, NY.
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