Software Engineering Systems
H-1B Salary Data · 605 certified filings
$180,666Avg. Salary
$119,586Minimum
$264,514Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Engineering Systems is $180,666 — 49% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 605 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Engineering Systems?
The average H-1B salary for Software Engineering Systems is $180,666 based on 605 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $119,586 to $264,514.
$180,666
Average
$119,586
Minimum
$264,514
Maximum
605
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Engineering Systems
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | $180,779 | 603 |
Section 2
Software Engineering Systems Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CA | $205,798 | 7 |
| Seattle, WA | $193,525 | 10 |
| Cupertino, CA | $186,843 | 384 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $185,626 | 55 |
| San Diego, CA | $161,342 | 90 |
| Austin, TX | $156,680 | 30 |
| Waltham, MA | $148,738 | 6 |
Related Roles
Aws Engineer ($90,180)
Senior Cpu Engineer ($137,241)
Field Service Engineer ($93,847)
Quality Assurance Engineer Ii ($133,668)
Software Engineer/Developer ($97,806)
Hardware Engineering ($188,663)
Senior Systems Test Engineer ($118,412)
Senior Solutions Engineer ($155,031)
Technical Lead L1 ($93,572)
Vice President, Architecture ($169,057)
Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.