Job title
Systems Design Engineer H-1B Salaries
477 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $137k.
Median base
$137k
Middle 50%
$115k–$157k
Filings
477
Top sponsor
Apple
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 | $118k |
| FY2025 | 30 | $125k |
| FY2024 | 37 | $133k |
| FY2023 | 17 | $173k |
| FY2022 | 88 | $155k |
| FY2021 | 61 | $149k |
| FY2020 | 76 | $141k |
| FY2019 | 50 | $130k |
| FY2018 | 31 | $120k |
| FY2017 | 40 | $115k |
| FY2016 | 43 | $112k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Systems Design Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Systems Design Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Systems Design Engineer is $137k (FY2026), from 477 filings. The middle 50% earn between $115k and $157k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Systems Design Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Systems Design Engineer are Apple, Nvidia, Advanced Micro Devices.
- Where are most H-1B Systems Design Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Systems Design Engineer roles are Cupertino, CA, Austin, TX, Santa Clara, CA.
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