Systems Engineer / Architect salary in Winston-Salem, NC
Based on 46 certified H-1B filings in the Winston-Salem, NC metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Winston Salem, Clemmons, Indian Trail, Pfafftown, Rural Hall.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $77,688 |
| 25th | $85,987 |
| 50th (median) | $101,941 |
| 75th | $117,250 |
| 90th | $137,898 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $80,000 | $66,000 | $96,800 | 41 |
| FY2021 | $65,562 | $60,000 | $88,988 | 27 |
| FY2022 | $81,000 | $62,100 | $102,359 | 30 |
| FY2023 | $87,500 | $72,727 | $103,127 | 40 |
| FY2024 | $94,286 | $75,000 | $100,481 | 52 |
| FY2025 | $85,987 | $81,497 | $105,123 | 22 |
| FY2026 | $101,941 | $101,941 | $130,250 | 24 |
Cost of living
Winston-Salem's median Systems Engineer / Architect salary of $101,941 is worth about $110,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Winston-Salem = 92.0).
Compared with all workers here
All Computer Systems Engineers/Architects in the Winston-Salem, NC area earned a median of $94,600 in May 2025 (520 employed). The H-1B median here is $101,941, 8% higher.
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 | $101,941 | 23 |
| UST | too few | 4 |
| Herbalife International of America | too few | 3 |
| TE Connectivity | too few | 3 |
| Infosys | too few | 2 |
| Boston Scientific | too few | 2 |
| RAI Services Company | 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 | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $77,688 | 12 |
| Senior · Level III | $101,941 | 20 |
| Expert · Level IV | $130,000 | 14 |
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 | $66,851 | $77,688 | 12 |
| Senior · Level III | $101,941 | $101,941 | 20 |
| Expert · Level IV | $126,214 | $130,000 | 14 |
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.