Computer Systems Engineers/Architects H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects is $100K/year, across 111,093 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2021–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Computer Systems Engineers/Architects petitions are filed at Level II (Qualified). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level, so the level a role is filed at directly affects selection odds.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 3,869 | 3.5% | $76K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 55,984 | 50.9% | $84K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 31,472 | 28.6% | $110K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 18,635 | 16.9% | $139K | 4× |
Across 109,960 certified Computer Systems Engineers/Architects filings with a reported DOL wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Top H-1B Sponsors for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp | 23,699 | $103K |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 14,746 | $78K |
| Infosys Limited | 6,679 | $90K |
| Hcl America Inc | 2,998 | $116K |
| Microsoft Corporation | 2,773 | $145K |
| Wipro Limited | 1,820 | $86K |
| LTIMindtree Limited | 1,744 | $95K |
| Accenture LLP | 1,691 | $108K |
Ranked by certified Computer Systems Engineers/Architects filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 22,915 | $94K |
| California | 13,921 | $135K |
| New Jersey | 10,044 | $95K |
| North Carolina | 6,860 | $97K |
| Georgia | 5,724 | $97K |
| Washington | 5,500 | $112K |
| Illinois | 5,321 | $95K |
| Florida | 3,603 | $90K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Plano, TX | 4,444 | $94K |
| Irving, TX | 3,679 | $94K |
| Austin, TX | 3,067 | $98K |
| Charlotte, NC | 2,789 | $103K |
| Atlanta, GA | 2,346 | $95K |
| New York, NY | 2,215 | $104K |
Metros with the highest Computer Systems Engineers/Architects H-1B filing volume, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 15-1299.08 — Computer Systems Engineers/Architects — filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus), reported as medians rather than averages because a small number of outlier filings can skew an average heavily.