Senior Systems Engineer salary in Houston, TX
Based on 10 certified H-1B filings at DOL wage level III in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Katy, Richmond, Sugar Land, Webster, Tomball.
Median salary$125,872
Middle 50%$108.7k–$136.3k
vs. all levels here+35%comparison median $93,267
Filings10FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
All levels here
$80k$90k$100k$110k$120k$130k$140k$150k$160k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $107,907 |
| 25th | $108,742 |
| 50th (median) | $125,872 |
| 75th | $136,309 |
| 90th | $149,461 |
Cost of living
Houston's median senior Systems Engineer salary of $125,872 is worth about $127,600 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Houston = 98.6).
Employers filing at this level
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Boomi L.P. | 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 | $90,125 | 52 |
| Senior · Level III | $125,872 | 10 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 2 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.