Google Systems Engineer / Architect salary
Based on 515 H-1B filings by Google, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $153,000 |
| 25th | $167,500 |
| 50th (median) | $192,000 |
| 75th | $222,000 |
| 90th | $250,600 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $138,000 | $122,000 | $160,000 | 691 |
| FY2021 | $142,750 | $126,000 | $166,000 | 756 |
| FY2022 | $149,500 | $130,000 | $173,000 | 742 |
| FY2023 | $161,000 | $132,000 | $185,000 | 559 |
| FY2024 | $177,000 | $151,000 | $192,003 | 760 |
| FY2025 | $182,500 | $157,000 | $200,000 | 128 |
| FY2026 | $198,983 | $176,500 | $224,750 | 387 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 327). 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 | 3 |
| Level II · Qualified | $178,000 | 189 |
| Level III · Experienced | $205,000 | 73 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $236,000 | 145 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a systems engineer / architect make at Google?
In H-1B filings, Google's median base salary for Systems Engineer / Architect is $192,000; half of filings fall between $167,500 and $222,000. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Google sponsor H-1B visas for systems engineer / architects?
Yes. Google filed 515 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 Google 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