Red Hat Systems Engineer / Architect salary
Based on 15 H-1B filings by Red Hat, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $109,849 |
| 25th | $129,000 |
| 50th (median) | $145,000 |
| 75th | $169,000 |
| 90th | $190,270 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $106,163 | $75,754 | $115,000 | 17 |
| FY2021 | $110,000 | $94,094 | $119,497 | 16 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 4 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2025 | $145,000 | $120,000 | $170,000 | 13 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 2 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Massachusetts 6). Figure: average salary in that state.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | too few | 2 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 2 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 6 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 5 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a systems engineer / architect make at Red Hat?
In H-1B filings, Red Hat, Inc.'s median base salary for Systems Engineer / Architect is $145,000; half of filings fall between $129,000 and $169,000. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Red Hat sponsor H-1B visas for systems engineer / architects?
Yes. Red Hat, Inc. filed 15 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 Red Hat 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