Adobe Systems Engineer / Architect salary
Based on 24 H-1B filings by Adobe Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $163,623 |
| 25th | $172,339 |
| 50th (median) | $196,000 |
| 75th | $215,000 |
| 90th | $264,100 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $146,994 | $135,013 | $163,530 | 29 |
| FY2021 | $114,899 | $107,292 | $137,363 | 38 |
| FY2022 | $120,869 | $107,598 | $168,834 | 91 |
| FY2023 | $160,000 | $135,000 | $185,750 | 136 |
| FY2024 | $173,000 | $157,500 | $200,000 | 251 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2026 | $209,585 | $173,659 | $215,000 | 19 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 21). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 8 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 7 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 4 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a systems engineer / architect make at Adobe?
In H-1B filings, Adobe Inc.'s median base salary for Systems Engineer / Architect is $196,000; half of filings fall between $172,339 and $215,000. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Adobe sponsor H-1B visas for systems engineer / architects?
Yes. Adobe Inc. filed 24 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 15-1299 (Computer Systems Engineers/Architects), so this page covers every job title Adobe filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology