Systems Engineer salary in Memphis, TN
Based on 37 certified H-1B filings in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Median salary$125,000
Middle 50%$115k–$135k
vs. national median+12%comparison median $111,112
Filings37FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $93,200 |
| 25th | $115,000 |
| 50th (median) | $125,000 |
| 75th | $135,000 |
| 90th | $143,604 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2021 | $111,250 | $96,513 | $118,515 | 22 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2023 | $115,000 | $106,500 | $124,000 | 15 |
| FY2024 | $120,000 | $106,109 | $134,930 | 35 |
| FY2025 | $125,000 | $115,000 | $135,000 | 29 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 8 |
Cost of living
Memphis's median Systems Engineer salary of $125,000 is worth about $135,600 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Memphis = 92.2).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AutoZone | $125,000 | 31 |
| Compunnel Software Group | too few | 3 |
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 | too few | 5 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 5 |
| Expert · Level IV | $141,000 | 10 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.