F5 Systems Engineer / Architect salary
Based on 30 H-1B filings by F5, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $122,698 |
| 25th | $166,304 |
| 50th (median) | $188,804 |
| 75th | $220,375 |
| 90th | $242,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2022 | $148,000 | $126,426 | $175,000 | 21 |
| FY2023 | $143,000 | $113,188 | $162,894 | 23 |
| FY2024 | $151,425 | $137,684 | $173,194 | 32 |
| FY2025 | $194,294 | $144,425 | $220,875 | 16 |
| FY2026 | $185,703 | $166,484 | $212,868 | 14 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 13). 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 | too few | 2 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 6 |
| Level III · Experienced | $195,608 | 10 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $209,416 | 12 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a systems engineer / architect make at F5?
In H-1B filings, F5, Inc.'s median base salary for Systems Engineer / Architect is $188,804; half of filings fall between $166,304 and $220,375. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does F5 sponsor H-1B visas for systems engineer / architects?
Yes. F5, Inc. filed 30 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 F5 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