H-1B Systems Engineer Salary in Houston, TX
Based on 1,220 certified H-1B LCA filings · DOL data FY2022–2026
Across 1,220 certified Labor Condition Applications for Systems Engineer roles in Houston, the average certified wage is $99,287, with most offers falling between $72K and $118K. Wages reflect employer-submitted figures on approved H-1B LCAs.
DOL Prevailing Wage Levels — Houston, TX
| Wage Level | Description | Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | Entry-level, basic understanding of duties | $57,000 |
| Level II | Qualified, some supervision required | $74,000 |
| Level III ★ | Experienced, works independently (most common) | $93,000 |
| Level IV | Senior / Lead, sets direction for others | $111,000 |
Wage-level reference derived from the observed median for SOC 15-1299.00 (Computer Occupations) in the Houston area. Under the wage-weighted H-1B selection framework, Level III/IV filings carry materially better odds than Level I/II.
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Ranked by certified Systems Engineer LCA volume in Houston (FY2022–2026).
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Salary figures aggregated directly from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M. Percentiles computed across 1,220 Systems Engineer filings in Houston.