Staff Systems Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 79 certified filings
$158,978Avg. Salary
$121,400Minimum
$255,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Staff Systems Engineer is $158,978 — 31% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 79 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Staff Systems Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Staff Systems Engineer is $158,978 based on 79 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $121,400 to $255,000.
$158,978
Average
$121,400
Minimum
$255,000
Maximum
79
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Staff Systems Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. | $170,154 | 13 |
| Visa Technology & Operations LLC | $137,027 | 12 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | $145,638 | 8 |
| General Motors | $159,541 | 4 |
Section 2
Staff Systems Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CA | $177,142 | 15 |
| San Diego, CA | $143,187 | 5 |
| Austin, TX | $138,349 | 17 |
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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.