PwC Systems Engineer / Architect salary
Based on 60 H-1B filings by PwC, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $90,000 |
| 25th | $98,000 |
| 50th (median) | $152,000 |
| 75th | $195,000 |
| 90th | $209,100 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $102,000 | $86,000 | $128,750 | 118 |
| FY2021 | $112,000 | $96,000 | $132,000 | 145 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2023 | $141,000 | $129,500 | $168,000 | 46 |
| FY2024 | $151,000 | $103,500 | $183,000 | 75 |
| FY2025 | $135,500 | $97,500 | $159,750 | 16 |
| FY2026 | $177,000 | $98,000 | $196,000 | 44 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (New York 12). 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 | $90,000 | 15 |
| Level II · Qualified | $136,000 | 15 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 9 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $195,000 | 21 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a systems engineer / architect make at PwC?
In H-1B filings, PwC's median base salary for Systems Engineer / Architect is $152,000; half of filings fall between $98,000 and $195,000. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does PwC sponsor H-1B visas for systems engineer / architects?
Yes. PwC filed 60 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 PwC 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