Stripe Systems Engineer / Architect salary
Based on 30 H-1B filings by Stripe, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $129,000 |
| 25th | $148,575 |
| 50th (median) | $166,962 |
| 75th | $171,985 |
| 90th | $202,621 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2022 | $125,486 | $99,237 | $140,442 | 23 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2024 | $151,923 | $132,756 | $160,920 | 11 |
| FY2025 | $166,993 | $154,528 | $167,024 | 18 |
| FY2026 | $160,687 | $145,497 | $193,071 | 12 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 14). 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 | 2 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 2 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 6 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $167,024 | 19 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a systems engineer / architect make at Stripe?
In H-1B filings, Stripe, Inc.'s median base salary for Systems Engineer / Architect is $166,962; half of filings fall between $148,575 and $171,985. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Stripe sponsor H-1B visas for systems engineer / architects?
Yes. Stripe, Inc. filed 30 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 Stripe 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