Cognizant Systems Engineer / Architect salary
Based on 12,148 H-1B filings by Cognizant, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $83,221 |
| 25th | $94,682 |
| 50th (median) | $110,594 |
| 75th | $126,818 |
| 90th | $144,310 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $78,042 | $71,469 | $96,325 | 2,158 |
| FY2021 | $95,555 | $81,674 | $116,147 | 655 |
| FY2022 | $95,139 | $76,856 | $114,234 | 2,619 |
| FY2023 | $96,762 | $78,478 | $120,000 | 3,993 |
| FY2024 | $100,318 | $83,678 | $116,979 | 8,564 |
| FY2025 | $109,886 | $94,682 | $126,818 | 7,973 |
| FY2026 | $114,000 | $94,869 | $126,818 | 4,175 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Texas 2,191). 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 | $85,842 | 3,035 |
| Level III · Experienced | $110,157 | 6,249 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $137,758 | 2,864 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a systems engineer / architect make at Cognizant?
In H-1B filings, Cognizant's median base salary for Systems Engineer / Architect is $110,594; half of filings fall between $94,682 and $126,818. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Cognizant sponsor H-1B visas for systems engineer / architects?
Yes. Cognizant filed 12,148 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 Cognizant 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