Mastercard Systems Engineer / Architect salary
Based on 34 H-1B filings by Mastercard, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $102,404 |
| 25th | $112,000 |
| 50th (median) | $134,039 |
| 75th | $158,288 |
| 90th | $175,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $88,300 | $77,875 | $113,244 | 11 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2022 | $106,200 | $90,600 | $125,339 | 20 |
| FY2023 | $136,000 | $110,969 | $154,500 | 15 |
| FY2024 | $118,000 | $112,000 | $145,000 | 21 |
| FY2025 | $119,000 | $112,000 | $154,638 | 23 |
| FY2026 | $140,000 | $130,000 | $158,974 | 11 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Missouri 13). Figure: average salary in that state.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 4 |
| Level III · Experienced | $119,000 | 16 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $161,987 | 14 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a systems engineer / architect make at Mastercard?
In H-1B filings, Mastercard's median base salary for Systems Engineer / Architect is $134,039; half of filings fall between $112,000 and $158,288. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Mastercard sponsor H-1B visas for systems engineer / architects?
Yes. Mastercard filed 34 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 Mastercard 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