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Computer Software Eng., Systems SW

H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis

Only 25 filings match this exact title. For the full picture, see the broader COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENG., SYSTEMS profile (159 filings).
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Note: No data found for the last 5 years. Automatically expanded to show all available years (20 years total, starting from 2008).

25

Total Filings

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$82,493

Median Salary

Across filings in selected period

6

Top Employers

Hiring This Role
Salary Distribution (All Employers + Top Employer Overlays)
10th Percentile

$76,527

25th Percentile

$80,000

Median (50th)

$82,493

75th Percentile

$86,304

90th Percentile

$98,062

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Top Employers Hiring Computer Software Eng., Systems SW
Employer Filings Median Salary Salary Range Approval Rate
Microsoft Corporation 18 $82,493 $77,620 - $135,252 11.1%
MOTOROLA, INC. 3 $75,879 $63,190 - $85,239 100.0%
CONEXANT SYSTEMS, INC. 1 $69,326 $69,326 - $69,326 100.0%
HEWLETTPACKARD COMPANY 1 $104,770 $104,770 - $104,770 100.0%
IBM CORPORATION 1 $77,500 $77,500 - $77,500 100.0%
PENCOM SYSTEMS INCORPORATED 1 $140,000 $140,000 - $140,000 100.0%
Geographic Distribution
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Median Salary by State
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Top Metro Areas
City State Filings Median Salary
REDMOND WA 18 $82,493
SCHAUMBURG IL 3 $75,879
BROOKLYN NY 1 $140,000
CUPERTINO CA 1 $104,770
NEWPORT BEACH CA 1 $69,326
RTP NC 1 $77,500
Related Roles & Career Progression

These roles are variations of Computer Software Eng., Systems SW with different seniority levels.

Role Experience Level Filings Avg Salary
Computer Software Eng., Systems SW Unspecified 19 $87,234
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ENGR., SYSTEMS SW Unspecified 3 $74,769
Computer Software Engr-Systems S/W Unspecified 1 $140,000
Computer Software Engrs, Systems SW Unspecified 1 $69,326
COMPUTE SOFTWARE ENG. SYSTEMS SW Unspecified 1 $77,500
Filing Volume Trend
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Median Salary Trend
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Year-over-Year Statistics
Fiscal Year Filings Median Salary Approval Rate
2008 5 $85,239 100.0%
2010 1 $140,000 100.0%
2011 18 $82,493 11.1%
2012 1 $80,000 100.0%
Company Comparison - Computer Software Eng., Systems SW

Compare how top companies pay for this role.

Company Filings Median Salary Approval Rate
Microsoft Corporation 18 $82,493 11.1%
MOTOROLA, INC. 3 $75,879 100.0%
CONEXANT SYSTEMS, INC. 1 $69,326 100.0%
HEWLETTPACKARD COMPANY 1 $104,770 100.0%
IBM CORPORATION 1 $77,500 100.0%
Data Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) H-1B and green card (PERM) disclosure data. Data shown for fiscal years 2021 to present. Last updated: February 6, 2026

Note on Salary Data: For data quality, we exclude salaries below $30,000 (likely data entry errors) and above $1,000,000 (lacking automated validation for ultra-high compensation packages). This may affect statistics for some executive and specialized positions.