Systems Engineer / Architect salary in Charlotte, NC
Based on 2,274 certified H-1B filings in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Fort Mill, Concord, Huntersville, Davidson, Mooresville.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $77,958 |
| 25th | $86,798 |
| 50th (median) | $103,210 |
| 75th | $128,461 |
| 90th | $140,795 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $90,000 | $72,030 | $109,013 | 1,172 |
| FY2021 | $95,139 | $74,027 | $114,200 | 923 |
| FY2022 | $98,707 | $74,027 | $125,000 | 1,135 |
| FY2023 | $95,326 | $73,100 | $121,312 | 1,153 |
| FY2024 | $104,520 | $81,266 | $127,774 | 1,571 |
| FY2025 | $103,210 | $82,160 | $128,461 | 1,377 |
| FY2026 | $113,797 | $86,798 | $140,000 | 897 |
Cost of living
Charlotte's median Systems Engineer / Architect salary of $103,210 is worth about $106,000 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Charlotte = 97.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Computer Systems Engineers/Architects in the Charlotte, NC area earned a median of $110,790 in May 2025 (3,290 employed). The H-1B median here is $103,210, 7% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cognizant | $113,797 | 650 |
| Infosys | $86,798 | 349 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | $86,798 | 207 |
| Microsoft | $136,479 | 57 |
| LTIMindtree | $90,028 | 42 |
| Lowe's Companies | $121,514 | 41 |
| Wipro | $98,435 | 38 |
| Synechron | $115,000 | 35 |
| Accenture | $142,000 | 25 |
| Compunnel Software Group | $95,000 | 24 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $65,000 | 29 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $86,798 | 1,060 |
| Senior · Level III | $113,797 | 733 |
| Expert · Level IV | $140,795 | 439 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $52,707 | $65,000 | 29 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $86,798 | $86,798 | 1,060 |
| Senior · Level III | $113,797 | $113,797 | 733 |
| Expert · Level IV | $140,795 | $140,795 | 439 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.