IBM Systems Engineer / Architect salary
Based on 516 H-1B filings by IBM, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $99,164 |
| 25th | $109,886 |
| 50th (median) | $121,514 |
| 75th | $157,803 |
| 90th | $194,720 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $90,603 | $78,288 | $100,651 | 761 |
| FY2021 | $93,060 | $80,918 | $100,521 | 312 |
| FY2022 | $96,155 | $89,835 | $117,332 | 430 |
| FY2023 | $107,702 | $96,242 | $137,727 | 381 |
| FY2024 | $119,659 | $103,730 | $162,845 | 643 |
| FY2025 | $121,514 | $107,261 | $147,858 | 426 |
| FY2026 | $145,412 | $123,152 | $174,106 | 90 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Texas 104). 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 | $96,616 | 75 |
| Level III · Experienced | $114,920 | 301 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $169,740 | 140 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a systems engineer / architect make at IBM?
In H-1B filings, IBM's median base salary for Systems Engineer / Architect is $121,514; half of filings fall between $109,886 and $157,803. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does IBM sponsor H-1B visas for systems engineer / architects?
Yes. IBM filed 516 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 IBM 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