Discover Systems Engineer / Architect salary
Based on 46 H-1B filings by Discover, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $112,965 |
| 25th | $124,244 |
| 50th (median) | $137,758 |
| 75th | $137,758 |
| 90th | $149,750 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $114,000 | $102,000 | $122,000 | 31 |
| FY2021 | $122,000 | $105,883 | $122,000 | 184 |
| FY2022 | $116,000 | $95,000 | $126,000 | 105 |
| FY2023 | $116,000 | $79,000 | $118,000 | 80 |
| FY2024 | $118,186 | $86,500 | $119,000 | 73 |
| FY2025 | $137,758 | $135,109 | $137,758 | 44 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 2 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Illinois 43). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Discover files many roles at exactly $137,758. 22 of 46 filings (48%).
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | too few | 1 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 2 |
| Level III · Experienced | $112,965 | 11 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $137,758 | 32 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a systems engineer / architect make at Discover?
In H-1B filings, Discover's median base salary for Systems Engineer / Architect is $137,758; half of filings fall between $124,244 and $137,758. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Discover sponsor H-1B visas for systems engineer / architects?
Yes. Discover filed 46 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 Discover 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