OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Senior Systems Software Engineer
Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsSenior Systems Software Engineer insights
Total filings127All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$141,000115 eligible salary records
Employer names47Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$120,000–$176,000Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*17 filings$167,527 median · n=16
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$125k–$150kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 115 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Senior Systems Software Engineer117
$139,410 median · n=106 eligible
Senior Systems Software Engineer, Developer Support3
$136,750 median · n=2 eligible
Senior Systems Software Engineer Iv1
$119,350 median · n=1 eligible
Senior Systems Software Engineer [00098403]1
$153,317 median · n=1 eligible
Senior Systems Software Engineer I1
$168,563 median · n=1 eligible
Senior Systems Software Engineer [00050868]1
$150,197 median · n=1 eligible
Senior Systems Software Engineer [00078666]1
$172,744 median · n=1 eligible
Senior Systems Software Engineer- Tegra1
$207,095 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Santa Clara, CA13
$192,941 median · n=13 eligible
Franklin, WI10
$138,510 median · n=9 eligible
Mountain View, CA8
$112,200 median · n=7 eligible
Austin, TX4
$179,000 median · n=4 eligible
Fresno, CA4
$106,496 median · n=3 eligible
Cupertino, CALIFORNIA3
$120,000 median · n=3 eligible
Folsom, CA3
$224,000 median · n=3 eligible
Mountain View, CALIFORNIA3
$111,000 median · n=3 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
90.6%Certified LCAs
Certified115 90.6%
Certified - Withdrawn6 4.7%
Withdrawn5 3.9%
Denied1 0.8%
Denominator: all 127 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Nvidia Corporation32
$188,000 median · n=32 eligible
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company19
$128,329 median · n=15 eligible
Blackberry Corporation13
$112,200 median · n=12 eligible
Lightning Source LLC4
$106,496 median · n=3 eligible
Mav Farm, Inc4
$130,000 median · n=3 eligible
Bridge 12 Technologies, Inc.3
$153,317 median · n=3 eligible
Carnegie Mellon University3
$120,000 median · n=3 eligible
Dtex Systems, Inc.3
$160,000 median · n=3 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$141,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$108,709
25th percentile$120,000
Median (50th)$141,000
75th percentile$176,000
90th percentile$205,349
n=115 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology
Salary filing history
127 matching H-1B filings
Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown below each amount · select a salary for case details
| Employer | Job title | Base salary | Location | Submit date | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology, LLC | Senior Systems Software Engineer-Industrial Fab Automation | $148,314I-200-26173-038808 Reported wage: $148,314–$175,000 / year Annualized: $148,314 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Tigard, OR | 06/22/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Nvidia Corporation | Senior Systems Software Engineer | $264,514I-200-26167-021366 Reported wage: $264,514–$356,500 / year Annualized: $264,514 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 06/16/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Nvidia Corporation | Senior Systems Software Engineer | $264,514I-200-26153-973629 Reported wage: $264,514–$356,500 / year Annualized: $264,514 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-09 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 06/02/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Nvidia Corporation | Senior Systems Software Engineer | $177,861I-200-26152-967823 Reported wage: $177,861–$241,500 / year Annualized: $177,861 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-08 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Hillsboro, OR | 06/01/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Citrix Systems, Inc. | Senior Systems Software Engineer | $126,619I-200-26148-956284 Reported wage: $126,619–$180,936 / year Annualized: $126,619 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-04 Employment end: 2029-11-25 Worker positions: 1 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 05/28/2026 | 11/26/2026 |
| Mission 42 Ventures Inc. | Senior Systems Software Engineer | $185,000I-200-26142-942027 Reported wage: $185,000 / year Annualized: $185,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-01 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 05/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company | Senior Systems Software Engineer | $150,903I-200-26138-923934 Reported wage: $150,903 / year Annualized: $150,903 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-26 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Milwaukee, WI | 05/18/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Citrix Systems, Inc. | Senior Systems Software Engineer | $127,794I-200-26134-908509 Reported wage: $127,794–$180,936 / year Annualized: $127,794 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-21 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 05/14/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Nvidia Corporation | Senior Systems Software Engineer | $184,000I-200-26133-903041 Reported wage: $184,000–$287,500 / year Annualized: $184,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-20 Employment end: 2029-05-31 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 05/13/2026 | 06/01/2026 |
| Unto Labs, Inc | Senior Systems Software Engineer | $213,512I-200-26131-893668 Reported wage: $213,512–$220,000 / year Annualized: $213,512 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-18 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Francisco, CA | 05/11/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Nvidia Corporation | Senior Systems Software Engineer- Tegra | $207,095I-200-26127-882977 Reported wage: $207,095–$287,500 / year Annualized: $207,095 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-14 Employment end: 2029-05-31 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 05/07/2026 | 06/01/2026 |
| Nvidia Corporation | Senior Systems Software Engineer | $205,449I-200-26097-766156 Reported wage: $205,449–$287,500 / year Annualized: $205,449 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-14 Employment end: 2029-04-30 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 04/07/2026 | 05/01/2026 |
| Bridge 12 Technologies, Inc. | Senior Systems Software Engineer [00098403] | $153,317I-200-26049-649722 Reported wage: $153,317–$185,000 / year Annualized: $153,317 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-25 Employment end: 2029-02-28 Worker positions: 1 | Naperville, IL | 02/18/2026 | 03/01/2026 |
| Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company | Senior Systems Software Engineer | $138,510I-200-26040-627891 Reported wage: $138,510 / year Annualized: $138,510 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-17 Employment end: 2029-07-09 Worker positions: 1 | Franklin, WI | 02/09/2026 | 07/10/2026 |
| Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company | Senior Systems Software Engineer | $138,510I-200-26020-573337 Reported wage: $138,510 / year Annualized: $138,510 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-27 Employment end: 2029-07-09 Worker positions: 1 | Franklin, WI | 01/20/2026 | 07/10/2026 |
| Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company | Senior Systems Software Engineer | $157,192I-200-25351-491642 Reported wage: $157,192 / year Annualized: $157,192 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-29 Employment end: 2028-12-28 Worker positions: 1 | South Elgin, IL | 12/17/2025 | 12/29/2025 |
| Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company | Senior Systems Software Engineer | $157,192I-200-25353-498462 Reported wage: $157,192 / year Annualized: $157,192 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-29 Employment end: 2028-12-28 Worker positions: 1 | Franklin, WI | 12/19/2025 | 12/29/2025 |
| Cloud Software Group, Inc. | Senior Systems Software Engineer | $168,327.54I-200-25255-307068 Reported wage: $168,327.54 / year Annualized: $168,328 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-09-19 Employment end: 2028-09-21 Worker positions: 1 | San Francisco, CA | 09/12/2025 | 09/22/2025 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Senior Systems Software Engineer | $126,690I-200-25213-215632 Reported wage: $126,690 / year Annualized: $126,690 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-08-08 Employment end: 2028-12-11 Worker positions: 1 | Pittsburgh, PA | 08/01/2025 | 12/12/2025 |
| Nvidia Corporation | Senior Systems Software Engineer | $224,000I-200-25191-165767 Reported wage: $224,000–$356,500 / year Annualized: $224,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-07-17 Employment end: 2028-11-20 Worker positions: 1 | Folsom, CA | 07/10/2025 | 11/21/2025 |
| Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company | Senior Systems Software Engineer | $128,512I-200-23268-378708 Reported wage: $128,512 / year Annualized: $128,512 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-30 Employment end: 2027-03-11 Worker positions: 1 | Franklin, WI | 09/25/2023 | 03/12/2024 |
| Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company | Senior Systems Software Engineer | $157,192I-200-25156-058120 Reported wage: $157,192 / year Annualized: $157,192 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-12 Employment end: 2028-06-08 Worker positions: 1 | Franklin, WI | 06/05/2025 | 06/09/2025 |
| Nvidia Corporation | Senior Systems Software Engineer | $224,000I-200-25142-006789 Reported wage: $224,000–$356,500 / year Annualized: $224,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-30 Employment end: 2028-11-20 Worker positions: 1 | Folsom, CA | 05/22/2025 | 11/21/2025 |
| Bridge 12 Technologies, Inc. | Senior Systems Software Engineer [00078666] | $172,744I-200-25038-677047 Reported wage: $172,744–$200,000 / year Annualized: $172,744 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-02-14 Employment end: 2028-08-04 Worker positions: 1 | Naperville, IL | 02/07/2025 | 08/05/2025 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Senior Systems Software Engineer | $87,592I-200-24341-525004 Reported wage: $87,592 / year Annualized: $87,592 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-12-13 Employment end: 2026-05-31 Worker positions: 1 | Pittsburgh, PA | 12/06/2024 | 06/01/2025 |
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