Salesforce Systems Engineer / Architect salary
Based on 423 H-1B filings by Salesforce, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $137,708 |
| 25th | $160,840 |
| 50th (median) | $185,000 |
| 75th | $215,187 |
| 90th | $248,233 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $92,562 | $74,984 | $113,443 | 205 |
| FY2021 | $114,234 | $93,538 | $145,205 | 425 |
| FY2022 | $164,000 | $140,000 | $189,886 | 527 |
| FY2023 | $163,250 | $131,936 | $188,428 | 364 |
| FY2024 | $175,906 | $141,668 | $208,292 | 507 |
| FY2025 | $190,372 | $163,281 | $219,000 | 233 |
| FY2026 | $179,293 | $158,920 | $208,043 | 190 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 116). 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 | 5 |
| Level II · Qualified | $123,011 | 41 |
| Level III · Experienced | $174,699 | 188 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $211,093 | 187 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a systems engineer / architect make at Salesforce?
In H-1B filings, Salesforce's median base salary for Systems Engineer / Architect is $185,000; half of filings fall between $160,840 and $215,187. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Salesforce sponsor H-1B visas for systems engineer / architects?
Yes. Salesforce filed 423 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 Salesforce 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