Systems Engineer / Architect salary in Peoria, IL
Based on 115 certified H-1B filings in the Peoria, IL metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes East Peoria, Chillicothe, Dunlap, Morton, Dunlop.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $73,757 |
| 25th | $74,443 |
| 50th (median) | $93,538 |
| 75th | $112,611 |
| 90th | $126,840 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $74,152 | $60,029 | $90,000 | 76 |
| FY2021 | $77,563 | $62,400 | $102,791 | 72 |
| FY2022 | $78,718 | $65,770 | $113,489 | 62 |
| FY2023 | $82,160 | $69,306 | $110,065 | 62 |
| FY2024 | $85,592 | $69,653 | $107,255 | 63 |
| FY2025 | $93,538 | $74,443 | $112,611 | 58 |
| FY2026 | $92,830 | $73,757 | $113,000 | 57 |
Cost of living
Peoria's median Systems Engineer / Architect salary of $93,538 is worth about $102,500 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Peoria = 91.2).
Compared with all workers here
All Computer Systems Engineers/Architects in the Peoria, IL area earned a median of $96,890 in May 2025 (140 employed). The H-1B median here is $93,538, 3% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infosys | $74,443 | 18 |
| Virtusense Technologies | $113,000 | 15 |
| Cognizant | $92,830 | 14 |
| Diversified Services Network | too few | 8 |
| HCLTech | too few | 6 |
| Caterpillar | too few | 6 |
| Enin Systems | too few | 4 |
| L&T Technology Services | too few | 3 |
| Tada Cognitive Solutions | too few | 3 |
| Emonics | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $74,443 | 54 |
| Senior · Level III | $94,500 | 30 |
| Expert · Level IV | $113,000 | 26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level · Level II | $73,757 | $74,443 | 54 |
| Senior · Level III | $92,830 | $94,500 | 30 |
| Expert · Level IV | $111,904 | $113,000 | 26 |
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.