Snap Systems Engineer / Architect salary
Based on 20 H-1B filings by Snap Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $109,782 |
| 25th | $112,169 |
| 50th (median) | $132,652 |
| 75th | $165,964 |
| 90th | $181,293 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $100,651 | $77,750 | $117,125 | 13 |
| FY2021 | $100,152 | $84,656 | $122,663 | 28 |
| FY2022 | $97,594 | $74,079 | $119,475 | 23 |
| FY2023 | $118,310 | $99,466 | $140,442 | 17 |
| FY2024 | $128,960 | $99,627 | $160,753 | 26 |
| FY2025 | $138,486 | $109,782 | $165,610 | 13 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 7 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 14). Figure: average salary in that state.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 1 |
| Level III · Experienced | $115,835 | 12 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 7 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a systems engineer / architect make at Snap?
In H-1B filings, Snap Inc.'s median base salary for Systems Engineer / Architect is $132,652; half of filings fall between $112,169 and $165,964. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Snap sponsor H-1B visas for systems engineer / architects?
Yes. Snap Inc. filed 20 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 Snap 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