System Development Engineer Iii
H-1B Salary Data · 69 certified filings
$169,258Avg. Salary
$127,878Minimum
$222,300Maximum
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 Iii is $169,258 — 39% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 69 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for System Development Engineer Iii?
The average H-1B salary for System Development Engineer Iii is $169,258 based on 69 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $127,878 to $222,300.
$169,258
Average
$127,878
Minimum
$222,300
Maximum
69
Filings
Top Companies Hiring System Development Engineer Iii
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | $169,019 | 53 |
| Amazon Data Services, Inc | $175,215 | 4 |
| AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. | $164,913 | 4 |
| AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTER U.S., INC. | $143,679 | 3 |
Section 2
System Development Engineer Iii Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue, WA | $167,907 | 11 |
| Austin, TX | $166,541 | 9 |
| Seattle, WA | $166,204 | 21 |
| Culver City, CA | $162,354 | 5 |
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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.