Computer Systems Engineers/Architects H-1B Salaries (2026)
DOL occupation 15-1299 · common titles: Manager Jc50 Computer Systems Engineers Architects, Technology Consultant II, Architect, Senior Associate Jc60 Computer Systems Engineers Architects
Short answer
The median H-1B salary for computer systems engineers/architects is $107,640 in FY2026 so far, across 12,854 certified filings. The middle half earn $92,394 – $127,030, and pay is up 8% since FY2024.
Median
$107,640
FY2026 so far
Filings
12,854
3% of all H-1B filings
Top 10%
$150,405+
90th percentile
Change since FY2024
+8%
$100,000 → $107,640
FY2026 so far · number of filings by salary
Salary distribution
Darker bars hold the middle 50% of filings. Bars are $20k wide; the first and last bars include everything below and above.
DOL prevailing-wage level
Median pay by experience level
Median salary and number of filings at each wage level.
FY2026 so far
By state
| State | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2,901 | $94,128 |
| California | 1,472 | $139,443 |
| New Jersey | 1,050 | $111,440 |
| North Carolina | 934 | $101,941 |
| Georgia | 730 | $108,514 |
| Illinois | 592 | $107,640 |
| Connecticut | 502 | $81,765 |
| Washington | 484 | $111,551 |
| Florida | 396 | $94,141 |
| Arizona | 348 | $100,413 |
FY2026 so far
Top employers for this job
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp | 3,837 | $113,797 |
| Infosys Limited | 2,475 | $92,581 |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 999 | $92,581 |
| HCL America Inc | 416 | $126,256 |
| Wipro Limited | 372 | $120,000 |
| LTIMindtree Limited | 241 | $94,683 |
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company | 215 | $139,443 |
| Compunnel Software Group, Inc | 140 | $100,000 |
| Databricks, Inc. | 132 | $140,100 |
| Virtusa Corporation | 122 | $107,000 |
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Computer Systems Engineers/Architects H-1B salary questions
What is the average H-1B salary for computer systems engineers/architects?
The median is $107,640 across 12,854 certified H-1B filings in FY2026 so far. The middle half earn $92,394 to $127,030, and the top 10% earn $150,405 or more.
Which state pays H-1B computer systems engineers/architects the most?
Among the 10 states with the most filings, California has the highest median at $139,443 (1,472 filings).
Which company sponsors the most H-1B computer systems engineers/architects?
Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp, with 3,837 certified filings in FY2026 so far at a median of $113,797.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification LCA disclosure data, decisions through Jun 30, 2026. Salaries are annualized base wages from the filing and exclude bonus and stock. A certified LCA is not an approved H-1B petition. Updated Oct 4, 2026.