SAP
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 983 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services
- Headquarters: Walldorf
- Founded 1972
- 106,043 employees (2023)
- New York Stock Exchange: SAP
- Includes 4 legal entities
At a glance
- SAP hires at the expert level. 91% of its filings are Level IV, 5.0 times the share across all H-1B employers (18%).
- Most filed: Systems Analyst. 63% of its filings. After that come Software Engineer and IT Manager.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 95% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $160,164, median prevailing wage $125,923.
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Percentiles from SAP's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What SAP hires for
Bar: share of SAP's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 96% of filings (26 occupations in total).
Show all 9 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Analyst | $160,507 | 616 |
| Software Engineer | $153,203 | 174 |
| IT Manager | $193,560 | 38 |
| Data Scientist | $163,768 | 30 |
| UX Designer | $161,176 | 23 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $189,584 | 17 |
| Market Research Analyst | $126,507 | 16 |
| Information Security Analyst | $139,840 | 12 |
| Management Consultant | $109,906 | 11 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at SAP.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 0% of filings
Mid-level · 9% of filings
Senior · 1% of filings
Expert · 91% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $107,002 | 56 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 4 |
| Expert · Level IV | $168,845 | 574 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where SAP files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 15 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | $154,908 | 335 |
| San Jose, CA | $168,015 | 168 |
| Dallas, TX | $167,024 | 77 |
| Houston, TX | $170,642 | 52 |
| Chicago, IL | $161,555 | 51 |
| Atlanta, GA | $173,950 | 41 |
| San Francisco, CA | $168,227 | 41 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $167,616 | 32 |
| Seattle, WA | $146,173 | 30 |
| New York, NY | $147,829 | 27 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $135,000 | 17 |
| Washington, DC | $142,239 | 14 |
| Boston, MA | $162,531 | 12 |
| Orlando, FL | $170,000 | 11 |
| Miami, FL | $141,906 | 10 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $118,636 |
| 25th | $138,818 |
| 50th (median) | $160,164 |
| 75th | $180,911 |
| 90th | $203,426 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $125,698 | $110,000 | $150,137 | 720 |
| FY2021 | $132,000 | $114,641 | $150,503 | 515 |
| FY2022 | $139,818 | $117,998 | $160,000 | 543 |
| FY2023 | $151,980 | $133,226 | $173,273 | 449 |
| FY2024 | $151,980 | $133,404 | $175,100 | 433 |
| FY2025 | $159,258 | $136,077 | $179,766 | 518 |
| FY2026 | $161,128 | $140,580 | $184,483 | 465 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
By legal entity
| Legal entity | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SAP America, Inc. | $159,681 | 751 |
| SAP Labs, LLC | $161,555 | 203 |
| SAP Industries, Inc. | $194,985 | 18 |
| SAP Global Marketing, Inc. | $128,193 | 11 |
SAP files under several company names; this page adds them up. Median shown at 10+ filings.
Job titles at SAP
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| IT Technology Services Senior Specialist | $165,000 | $153k–$175.6k | 104 |
| Business Processes Principal Consultant | $172,500 | $157.2k–$191.7k | 103 |
| Business Processes Senior Consultant | $140,168 | $128.1k–$157k | 85 |
| Developer | $139,628 | $130.9k–$149.4k | 59 |
| Senior Developer | $161,898 | $147.2k–$179.2k | 51 |
| Services Architecture Expert | $184,916 | $171.2k–$203k | 34 |
| Business Processes Consultant | $103,875 | $94.4k–$119.1k | 26 |
| Development Expert | $192,968 | $176.3k–$205.9k | 20 |
| IT Technology Services Specialist | $125,377 | $111.3k–$137.3k | 20 |
| Senior DEVOPS Engineer | $157,310 | $142.6k–$167.9k | 20 |
| Services Engagement Expert | $185,000 | $159k–$191.2k | 17 |
| Senior Services Engagement Engineer | $156,952 | $138.6k–$166.2k | 16 |
| Services Architecture Senior Specialist | $167,197 | $151.9k–$182.3k | 16 |
| Technology Senior Consultant | $149,485 | $145.9k–$163.3k | 14 |
| Product Expert | $189,977 | $185.1k–$215.5k | 13 |
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| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Product Specialist | $157,500 | $150.3k–$168.4k | 13 |
| Technology Consultant | $122,000 | $106.2k–$132.7k | 11 |
| Data Scientist | $154,973 | $142.4k–$176.1k | 10 |
| IT Business Services Senior Consultant | $182,500 | $163k–$192.9k | 10 |
| Senior User Experience Design Specialist | $175,775 | $158.5k–$189.9k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About SAP
SAP's filings list its industry as Computer Systems Design and Related Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5415). Its main U.S. filing address is in Newtown Square, PA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Systems Analyst, Software Engineer and IT Manager and the main metro areas are Philadelphia, PA, San Jose, CA and Dallas, TX. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
- Founded
- 1972
- Headquarters
- Walldorf
- Employees
- 106,043 (2023)
- Website
- sap.com
- Stock
- New York Stock Exchange: SAP
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does SAP sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. SAP filed 983 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does SAP pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on SAP's H-1B filings is $160,164; half of filings fall between $138,818 and $180,911. Bonus and stock are not included.