Equinix Systems Engineer / Architect salary
Based on 25 H-1B filings by Equinix, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $105,039 |
| 25th | $119,933 |
| 50th (median) | $139,589 |
| 75th | $173,638 |
| 90th | $193,198 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $159,026 | $132,600 | $187,112 | 10 |
| FY2021 | $133,000 | $110,926 | $142,438 | 15 |
| FY2022 | $116,043 | $95,500 | $140,442 | 19 |
| FY2023 | $124,000 | $105,000 | $170,914 | 19 |
| FY2024 | $146,910 | $124,000 | $172,000 | 33 |
| FY2025 | $139,000 | $111,500 | $161,305 | 19 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 6 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 12). 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 | 7 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 8 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 9 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a systems engineer / architect make at Equinix?
In H-1B filings, Equinix, Inc.'s median base salary for Systems Engineer / Architect is $139,589; half of filings fall between $119,933 and $173,638. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Equinix sponsor H-1B visas for systems engineer / architects?
Yes. Equinix, Inc. filed 25 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 Equinix 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