System Design Engineer

H-1B Salary Data · 25 certified filings

$153,978Avg. Salary
$80,000Minimum
$216,091Maximum

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for System Design Engineer is $153,978 — 27% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 25 certified filings across all employers.

Section 1

What is the average H-1B salary for System Design Engineer?

The average H-1B salary for System Design Engineer is $153,978 based on 25 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $80,000 to $216,091.

$153,978
Average
$80,000
Minimum
$216,091
Maximum
25
Filings

Top Companies Hiring System Design Engineer

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
NVIDIA Corporation $171,422 15
KLA Corporation $168,815 4
Section 2

System Design Engineer Salaries by City

CityAvg. SalaryFilings
Santa Clara, CA $175,675 13
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.