Systems Engineer salary in Richmond, VA
Based on 13 certified H-1B filings in the Richmond, VA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Sandston, Renton, Glen Allen.
Median salary$100,000
Middle 50%$94.7k–$115k
vs. national median−10%comparison median $111,112
Filings13FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $89,227 |
| 25th | $94,700 |
| 50th (median) | $100,000 |
| 75th | $115,000 |
| 90th | $118,500 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $86,800 | $82,555 | $88,750 | 17 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2022 | $78,500 | $75,587 | $99,886 | 11 |
| FY2023 | $95,909 | $77,051 | $103,830 | 11 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 5 |
Cost of living
Richmond's median Systems Engineer salary of $100,000 is worth about $102,200 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Richmond = 97.9).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Compunnel Software Group | too few | 6 |
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 | 6 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.