Expert Systems Engineer salary in Washington, DC
Based on 11 certified H-1B filings at DOL wage level IV in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Ashburn, Herndon, Mclean, Vienna, Reston.
Median salary$160,000
Middle 50%$156.2k–$170k
vs. all levels here+28%comparison median $125,000
Filings11FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
All levels here
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $145,330 |
| 25th | $156,229 |
| 50th (median) | $160,000 |
| 75th | $170,000 |
| 90th | $175,427 |
Cost of living
Washington's median expert Systems Engineer salary of $160,000 is worth about $146,900 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Washington = 108.9).
Employers filing at this level
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Visa | 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 | $95,784 | 15 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $122,699 | 39 |
| Senior · Level III | $150,379 | 26 |
| Expert · Level IV | $160,000 | 11 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.