Job title
Systems Engineer H-1B Salaries
13,842 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $87k.
Median base
$87k
Middle 50%
$75k–$101k
Filings
13,842
Top sponsor
Compunnel Software Group
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 | 133 | $105k |
| FY2025 | 1,168 | $94k |
| FY2024 | 1,274 | $90k |
| FY2023 | 1,009 | $94k |
| FY2022 | 1,120 | $94k |
| FY2021 | 1,054 | $94k |
| FY2020 | 1,237 | $92k |
| FY2019 | 1,716 | $91k |
| FY2018 | 2,101 | $83k |
| FY2017 | 1,586 | $72k |
| FY2016 | 1,444 | $71k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Systems Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Systems Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Systems Engineer is $87k (FY2026), from 13,842 filings. The middle 50% earn between $75k and $101k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Systems Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Systems Engineer are Compunnel Software Group, Elan Technologies, Tech Mahindra Americas.
- Where are most H-1B Systems Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Systems Engineer roles are Irving, TX, Redmond, WA, Austin, TX.
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