ZS Associates Systems Engineer / Architect salary
Based on 234 H-1B filings by ZS Associates, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $123,100 |
| 25th | $134,000 |
| 50th (median) | $160,000 |
| 75th | $180,000 |
| 90th | $215,350 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $155,250 | $150,000 | $161,000 | 26 |
| FY2021 | $145,000 | $105,250 | $162,300 | 143 |
| FY2022 | $145,000 | $100,000 | $176,900 | 142 |
| FY2023 | $186,000 | $166,700 | $207,300 | 45 |
| FY2024 | $158,500 | $129,000 | $196,800 | 133 |
| FY2025 | $164,800 | $134,925 | $192,375 | 146 |
| FY2026 | $143,750 | $133,375 | $170,000 | 88 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 60). 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 | $134,000 | 113 |
| Level III · Experienced | $170,000 | 75 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $217,900 | 44 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a systems engineer / architect make at ZS Associates?
In H-1B filings, ZS Associates, Inc.'s median base salary for Systems Engineer / Architect is $160,000; half of filings fall between $134,000 and $180,000. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does ZS Associates sponsor H-1B visas for systems engineer / architects?
Yes. ZS Associates, Inc. filed 234 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 ZS Associates 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