Citi Systems Engineer / Architect salary
Based on 137 H-1B filings by Citi, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $134,583 |
| 25th | $145,338 |
| 50th (median) | $162,326 |
| 75th | $182,050 |
| 90th | $202,174 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $131,400 | $118,227 | $150,000 | 59 |
| FY2021 | $128,000 | $115,000 | $150,050 | 81 |
| FY2022 | $145,000 | $130,000 | $165,000 | 97 |
| FY2023 | $150,000 | $140,000 | $167,002 | 123 |
| FY2024 | $153,000 | $136,318 | $176,061 | 83 |
| FY2025 | $165,000 | $144,630 | $183,000 | 85 |
| FY2026 | $160,000 | $149,400 | $178,391 | 52 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Texas 50). 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 | 2 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 4 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $165,000 | 129 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a systems engineer / architect make at Citi?
In H-1B filings, Citi's median base salary for Systems Engineer / Architect is $162,326; half of filings fall between $145,338 and $182,050. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Citi sponsor H-1B visas for systems engineer / architects?
Yes. Citi filed 137 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 Citi 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