Visa Data Engineer salary
Based on 21 H-1B filings by Visa, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Database Architect, Data Architect
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $129,400 |
| 25th | $143,790 |
| 50th (median) | $151,070 |
| 75th | $174,533 |
| 90th | $177,632 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Texas 10). 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 | 1 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 8 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 3 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 8 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a data engineer make at Visa?
In H-1B filings, Visa's median base salary for Data Engineer is $151,070; half of filings fall between $143,790 and $174,533. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Visa sponsor H-1B visas for data engineers?
Yes. Visa filed 21 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 15-1243 (Database 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