Meta Systems Engineer / Architect salary
Based on 538 H-1B filings by Meta, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $139,602 |
| 25th | $176,344 |
| 50th (median) | $210,630 |
| 75th | $243,457 |
| 90th | $266,591 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $160,000 | $145,000 | $181,339 | 618 |
| FY2021 | $165,000 | $150,000 | $190,000 | 1,002 |
| FY2022 | $179,170 | $156,855 | $204,250 | 600 |
| FY2023 | $206,698 | $183,260 | $234,220 | 222 |
| FY2024 | $214,943 | $182,571 | $239,120 | 355 |
| FY2025 | $213,000 | $175,861 | $243,857 | 321 |
| FY2026 | $210,000 | $178,360 | $242,256 | 217 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 321). 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 | $139,000 | 45 |
| Level II · Qualified | $160,318 | 61 |
| Level III · Experienced | $186,000 | 75 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $229,352 | 338 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a systems engineer / architect make at Meta?
In H-1B filings, Meta's median base salary for Systems Engineer / Architect is $210,630; half of filings fall between $176,344 and $243,457. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Meta sponsor H-1B visas for systems engineer / architects?
Yes. Meta filed 538 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 Meta 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