Visa Systems Engineer / Architect salary
Based on 363 H-1B filings by Visa, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $107,141 |
| 25th | $129,400 |
| 50th (median) | $143,200 |
| 75th | $173,638 |
| 90th | $178,400 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $118,852 | $102,045 | $135,013 | 170 |
| FY2021 | $120,370 | $104,681 | $141,977 | 154 |
| FY2022 | $124,600 | $109,928 | $141,900 | 245 |
| FY2023 | $128,100 | $113,360 | $146,163 | 264 |
| FY2024 | $136,989 | $115,066 | $156,942 | 264 |
| FY2025 | $139,589 | $124,700 | $165,610 | 306 |
| FY2026 | $163,363 | $149,240 | $185,994 | 57 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Texas 159). 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 | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | $116,300 | 67 |
| Level III · Experienced | $128,000 | 57 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $159,100 | 233 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a systems engineer / architect make at Visa?
In H-1B filings, Visa's median base salary for Systems Engineer / Architect is $143,200; half of filings fall between $129,400 and $173,638. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Visa sponsor H-1B visas for systems engineer / architects?
Yes. Visa filed 363 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 Visa 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