Systems Engineer H-1B Wage Level Breakdown 2026
Most certified H-1B Systems Engineer petitions are filed at Level II (Qualified)(49.4% of 87,622 filings). Because the proposed 2026 wage-weighted lottery favors higher DOL prevailing wage levels, the level your employer files at directly shapes your selection odds.
Wage Level Distribution & 2026 Lottery Odds
| DOL Wage Level | Share of Filings | Median Wage | 25th–75th | Est. 2026 Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 4.4% | $79K | $65K–$91K | ~15% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 49.4% | $81K | $75K–$102K | ~28% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 27.6% | $109K | $97K–$138K | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 18.6% | $138K | $120K–$165K | ~61% |
Distribution across 87,622 certified Systems Engineer LCA filings (DOL FY2022–2026). Lottery-odds column reflects the proposed 2026 wage-weighted selection model (Level I ~15%, II ~28%, III ~45%, IV ~61%); share-weighted, a typical Systems Engineer petition lands near ~38%.
Employers Filing Systems Engineers at Level III–IV
These employers most often file Systems Engineer petitions at the higher prevailing wage levels — the tiers with the strongest selection odds under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery.
| Employer | Level | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp | Level IV | 1,898 | $124K |
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | Level III | 1,768 | $107K |
| Infosys Limited | Level III | 1,237 | $96K |
| Microsoft Corporation | Level III | 698 | $164K |
| HCL America, Inc. | Level IV | 497 | $133K |
| Accenture LLP | Level IV | 439 | $141K |
| At&t Services, Inc. | Level IV | 256 | $156K |
| Salesforce, Inc. | Level IV | 245 | $194K |
Ranked by Level III–IV Systems Engineer filing volume. Linked employers have a full per-company wage breakdown.
What DOL Wage Levels Mean
Every H-1B Labor Condition Application is filed at one of four DOL prevailing wage levels, set by the role's required experience and the OES survey for the occupation and location:
- Level I (Entry): roughly the 17th percentile wage — new graduates and early-career hires.
- Level II (Qualified): ~34th percentile — some experience, the most common H-1B level.
- Level III (Experienced): ~50th percentile — independent, senior-leaning roles.
- Level IV (Expert): ~67th percentile and up — lead, principal, and managerial roles.
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Wage-level distribution aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M. Based on 87,622 certified Systems Engineer filings with a reported DOL prevailing wage level. Lottery-odds figures reflect the proposed 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.