Optum Systems Engineer / Architect salary
Based on 61 H-1B filings by Optum, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $105,310 |
| 25th | $113,082 |
| 50th (median) | $125,528 |
| 75th | $134,077 |
| 90th | $151,063 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $98,800 | $90,000 | $105,851 | 57 |
| FY2021 | $101,083 | $88,296 | $112,200 | 85 |
| FY2022 | $110,282 | $91,749 | $117,675 | 61 |
| FY2023 | $115,296 | $111,154 | $134,323 | 24 |
| FY2024 | $119,241 | $103,886 | $124,964 | 28 |
| FY2025 | $124,599 | $114,358 | $133,845 | 43 |
| FY2026 | $126,173 | $110,157 | $138,082 | 18 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 14). Figure: average salary in that state.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 8 |
| Level III · Experienced | $121,514 | 27 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $129,459 | 25 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a systems engineer / architect make at Optum?
In H-1B filings, Optum's median base salary for Systems Engineer / Architect is $125,528; half of filings fall between $113,082 and $134,077. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Optum sponsor H-1B visas for systems engineer / architects?
Yes. Optum filed 61 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 Optum 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