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
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | $171,422 | 15 |
| KLA Corporation | $168,815 | 4 |
Section 2
System Design Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CA | $175,675 | 13 |
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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.