System Development Engineer I
H-1B Salary Data · 93 certified filings
$130,721Avg. Salary
$90,896Minimum
$160,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for System Development Engineer I is $130,721 — 8% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 93 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for System Development Engineer I?
The average H-1B salary for System Development Engineer I is $130,721 based on 93 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $90,896 to $160,000.
$130,721
Average
$90,896
Minimum
$160,000
Maximum
93
Filings
Top Companies Hiring System Development Engineer I
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | $131,605 | 54 |
| AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. | $130,676 | 18 |
| Amazon Data Services, Inc | $130,036 | 13 |
| AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTER U.S., INC. | $125,961 | 8 |
Section 2
System Development Engineer I Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue, WA | $136,155 | 16 |
| Austin, TX | $130,841 | 13 |
| Seattle, WA | $129,107 | 37 |
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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.