Caterpillar Systems Engineer / Architect salary
Based on 17 H-1B filings by Caterpillar Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $101,999 |
| 25th | $112,611 |
| 50th (median) | $121,202 |
| 75th | $132,434 |
| 90th | $140,379 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Illinois 11). Figure: average salary in that state.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 1 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 4 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $132,434 | 11 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a systems engineer / architect make at Caterpillar?
In H-1B filings, Caterpillar Inc.'s median base salary for Systems Engineer / Architect is $121,202; half of filings fall between $112,611 and $132,434. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Caterpillar sponsor H-1B visas for systems engineer / architects?
Yes. Caterpillar Inc. filed 17 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 Caterpillar 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