Apple Systems Engineer / Architect salary
Based on 484 H-1B filings by Apple, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $129,600 |
| 25th | $154,212 |
| 50th (median) | $172,100 |
| 75th | $200,428 |
| 90th | $205,586 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $160,000 | $149,384 | $174,355 | 60 |
| FY2021 | $170,000 | $153,600 | $178,910 | 69 |
| FY2022 | $176,000 | $158,183 | $189,976 | 143 |
| FY2023 | $172,536 | $140,442 | $186,288 | 196 |
| FY2024 | $165,041 | $144,400 | $190,710 | 174 |
| FY2025 | $167,018 | $154,212 | $195,956 | 272 |
| FY2026 | $172,100 | $153,551 | $200,428 | 212 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 339). 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 | too few | 4 |
| Level II · Qualified | $140,622 | 38 |
| Level III · Experienced | $138,216 | 74 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $193,000 | 211 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a systems engineer / architect make at Apple?
In H-1B filings, Apple's median base salary for Systems Engineer / Architect is $172,100; half of filings fall between $154,212 and $200,428. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Apple sponsor H-1B visas for systems engineer / architects?
Yes. Apple filed 484 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 Apple 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