IBM Systems Analyst salary
Based on 1,141 H-1B filings by IBM, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Business Systems Analyst
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $88,358 |
| 25th | $100,256 |
| 50th (median) | $106,912 |
| 75th | $120,141 |
| 90th | $128,939 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $83,970 | $77,043 | $95,659 | 1,863 |
| FY2021 | $88,421 | $78,031 | $99,923 | 1,027 |
| FY2022 | $92,685 | $81,744 | $103,126 | 1,113 |
| FY2023 | $102,211 | $88,213 | $117,042 | 873 |
| FY2024 | $104,416 | $98,862 | $120,869 | 1,160 |
| FY2025 | $106,912 | $100,000 | $117,998 | 1,062 |
| FY2026 | $120,141 | $103,917 | $128,918 | 79 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (New Jersey 151). 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 | $92,539 | 341 |
| Level III · Experienced | $109,429 | 780 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $129,979 | 20 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a systems analyst make at IBM?
In H-1B filings, IBM's median base salary for Systems Analyst is $106,912; half of filings fall between $100,256 and $120,141. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does IBM sponsor H-1B visas for systems analysts?
Yes. IBM filed 1,141 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 15-1211 (Computer Systems Analysts), 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