Kla Systems Engineer / Architect salary
Based on 84 H-1B filings by KLA Corporation, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $115,440 |
| 25th | $142,025 |
| 50th (median) | $155,844 |
| 75th | $178,327 |
| 90th | $207,809 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2024 | $161,013 | $140,750 | $171,116 | 24 |
| FY2025 | $165,195 | $139,443 | $180,000 | 45 |
| FY2026 | $151,900 | $142,962 | $174,563 | 39 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 56). 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 | 5 |
| Level II · Qualified | $151,900 | 29 |
| Level III · Experienced | $170,852 | 23 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $169,828 | 27 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a systems engineer / architect make at Kla?
In H-1B filings, KLA Corporation's median base salary for Systems Engineer / Architect is $155,844; half of filings fall between $142,025 and $178,327. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Kla sponsor H-1B visas for systems engineer / architects?
Yes. KLA Corporation filed 84 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 Kla 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