Intel Systems Engineer / Architect salary
Based on 50 H-1B filings by Intel, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $88,754 |
| 25th | $111,384 |
| 50th (median) | $136,843 |
| 75th | $166,962 |
| 90th | $181,468 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $94,390 | $86,237 | $118,578 | 19 |
| FY2021 | $97,510 | $85,821 | $136,781 | 31 |
| FY2022 | $93,527 | $90,147 | $119,257 | 88 |
| FY2023 | $97,074 | $96,595 | $114,400 | 41 |
| FY2024 | $117,300 | $111,841 | $143,907 | 58 |
| FY2025 | $133,740 | $111,041 | $158,681 | 36 |
| FY2026 | $157,340 | $149,700 | $182,603 | 14 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 18). 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 | $88,754 | 11 |
| Level III · Experienced | $148,500 | 28 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $174,330 | 11 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a systems engineer / architect make at Intel?
In H-1B filings, Intel's median base salary for Systems Engineer / Architect is $136,843; half of filings fall between $111,384 and $166,962. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Intel sponsor H-1B visas for systems engineer / architects?
Yes. Intel filed 50 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 Intel 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