Zendesk Systems Engineer / Architect salary
Based on 14 H-1B filings by Zendesk, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $171,500 |
| 25th | $176,750 |
| 50th (median) | $201,286 |
| 75th | $247,500 |
| 90th | $255,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 3 |
| FY2021 | $145,000 | $128,000 | $165,000 | 15 |
| FY2022 | $131,110 | $110,000 | $140,750 | 18 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2024 | $177,307 | $163,150 | $196,193 | 11 |
| FY2025 | $190,738 | $175,000 | $206,183 | 10 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 4 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 8). Figure: average salary in that state.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 1 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $203,390 | 13 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a systems engineer / architect make at Zendesk?
In H-1B filings, Zendesk, Inc.'s median base salary for Systems Engineer / Architect is $201,286; half of filings fall between $176,750 and $247,500. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Zendesk sponsor H-1B visas for systems engineer / architects?
Yes. Zendesk, Inc. filed 14 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 Zendesk 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