CGI
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 1,316 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Fairfax, VA
- Includes 2 legal entities
At a glance
- CGI hires mid-level. 72% of its filings are Level II, 1.7 times the share across all H-1B employers (42%).
- Most filed: Software Engineer. 51% of its filings. After that come QA Engineer and Systems Engineer / Architect.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 51% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $112,923, median prevailing wage $102,596.
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Percentiles from CGI's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What CGI hires for
Bar: share of CGI's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 99% of filings (17 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $119,475 | 671 |
| QA Engineer | $94,851 | 182 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $103,250 | 166 |
| Programmer Analyst | $98,301 | 137 |
| Database Administrator | $115,500 | 45 |
| IT Manager | $150,000 | 41 |
| Systems Analyst | $103,000 | 25 |
| Data Engineer | $134,379 | 15 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at CGI.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 2% of filings
Mid-level · 72% of filings
Senior · 22% of filings
Expert · 4% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $82,050 | 28 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $109,262 | 948 |
| Senior · Level III | $130,604 | 284 |
| Expert · Level IV | $150,100 | 56 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where CGI files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 29 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $112,923 | 183 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $112,299 | 151 |
| Washington, DC | $118,768 | 113 |
| Lafayette, LA | $83,262 | 100 |
| Raleigh, NC | $112,500 | 69 |
| Cleveland, OH | $119,500 | 57 |
| Charlotte, NC | $125,000 | 43 |
| Austin, TX | $117,500 | 36 |
| Atlanta, GA | $127,502 | 32 |
| New York, NY | $118,163 | 31 |
| Boston, MA | $112,250 | 30 |
| Columbus, OH | $114,500 | 25 |
| Miami, FL | $134,360 | 22 |
| Chicago, IL | $130,707 | 21 |
| Hartford, CT | $116,000 | 20 |
| Houston, TX | $122,400 | 19 |
| Dayton, OH | $116,500 | 18 |
| Greenville, SC | $101,500 | 17 |
| Manchester, NH | $110,000 | 17 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $122,250 | 16 |
| Salt Lake, UT | $107,500 | 16 |
| Birmingham, AL | $86,694 | 15 |
| Nashville, TN | $103,334 | 15 |
| Richmond, VA | $120,000 | 15 |
| Columbia, SC | $88,941 | 14 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $112,518 | 13 |
| Denver, CO | $111,852 | 12 |
| Sacramento, CA | $145,369 | 12 |
| Knoxville, TN | $92,227 | 11 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $82,441 |
| 25th | $95,868 |
| 50th (median) | $112,923 |
| 75th | $128,000 |
| 90th | $145,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $94,400 | $78,104 | $110,000 | 613 |
| FY2021 | $100,000 | $90,000 | $112,500 | 865 |
| FY2022 | $107,500 | $97,000 | $120,000 | 952 |
| FY2023 | $112,000 | $101,455 | $125,000 | 809 |
| FY2024 | $114,500 | $104,013 | $127,069 | 771 |
| FY2025 | $115,260 | $101,899 | $130,100 | 773 |
| FY2026 | $110,000 | $91,582 | $125,000 | 543 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
By legal entity
| Legal entity | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc. | $112,923 | 1,289 |
| CGI Federal Inc. | $133,250 | 27 |
CGI files under several company names; this page adds them up. Median shown at 10+ filings.
Job titles at CGI
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $117,832 | $109.3k–$130.1k | 454 |
| Business Systems Analyst | $106,912 | $92.4k–$118k | 127 |
| Programmer Analyst | $98,043 | $85.5k–$112.6k | 127 |
| Software Engineer | $117,021 | $106k–$138.3k | 105 |
| Software Quality Test Engineer | $101,660 | $86.1k–$112.5k | 94 |
| Software Architect | $140,754 | $119.5k–$161k | 45 |
| DEVOPS Engineer | $117,500 | $111.8k–$124k | 42 |
| Production Support Specialist | $93,655 | $77.6k–$106.5k | 42 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst | $86,570 | $76.4k–$105k | 40 |
| Director Consulting Services | $149,550 | $134k–$157.1k | 37 |
| Project Manager | $107,975 | $90.7k–$120.9k | 34 |
| Database Engineer | $116,251 | $87.2k–$142.4k | 25 |
| Scrum Master | $106,549 | $90.6k–$116.2k | 18 |
| Salesforce Developer | $125,000 | $120k–$130k | 16 |
| Database Architect | $134,379 | $127.8k–$162.9k | 11 |
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| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Systems Analyst | $113,000 | $96.8k–$116.8k | 11 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About CGI
CGI's filings list its industry as Computer Systems Design and Related Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5415). Its main U.S. filing address is in Fairfax, VA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Software Engineer, QA Engineer and Systems Engineer / Architect and the main metro areas are Dallas, TX, Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, DC. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does CGI sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. CGI filed 1,316 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does CGI pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on CGI's H-1B filings is $112,923; half of filings fall between $95,868 and $128,000. Bonus and stock are not included.