PayPal Systems Engineer / Architect salary
Based on 93 H-1B filings by PayPal, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $128,260 |
| 25th | $143,000 |
| 50th (median) | $168,855 |
| 75th | $196,500 |
| 90th | $219,677 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $140,000 | $114,000 | $159,626 | 51 |
| FY2021 | $147,000 | $122,750 | $169,344 | 52 |
| FY2022 | $145,368 | $119,827 | $159,636 | 50 |
| FY2023 | $155,500 | $138,065 | $180,293 | 32 |
| FY2024 | $170,527 | $146,813 | $204,289 | 51 |
| FY2025 | $155,930 | $137,824 | $185,000 | 53 |
| FY2026 | $182,500 | $152,589 | $203,320 | 40 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 49). 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 | 1 |
| Level II · Qualified | $160,465 | 14 |
| Level III · Experienced | $168,325 | 38 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $180,000 | 29 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a systems engineer / architect make at PayPal?
In H-1B filings, PayPal's median base salary for Systems Engineer / Architect is $168,855; half of filings fall between $143,000 and $196,500. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does PayPal sponsor H-1B visas for systems engineer / architects?
Yes. PayPal filed 93 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 PayPal 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