Computer Systems Engineers/Architects H1B Salary in Washington, DC
SOC 15-1299.08· Last updated from DOL OFLC Disclosure Data · FY2026
The median H1B base salary for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects in Washington, DC is $125,424, based on 341 disclosure filings to the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
Source: DOL OFLC Disclosure Data (FY2026) · About
Median H1B Wage
$125,424
Total H1B Filings
341
Wage Range
$79,019 – $192,000
Prevailing Wage Premium
At prevailing wage
Filings at prevailing wage
55%
Share of H-1B filings offering exactly the DOL prevailing wage.
Top H1B Employers in Washington
H-1B Wage Distribution
- P25 $111,946
- P50 (median) $125,424
- P75 $136,426
- P90 $156,229
Counts are H-1B disclosure filings (LCA filing-level counts, not distinct individuals or hires). The median (P50) equals the headline median, $125,424.
H-1B Prevailing-Wage Level Mix
- Level I (entry)3.2%(11)
- Level II43.0%(148)
- Level III39.5%(136)
- Level IV (expert)12.5%(43)
- Unknown1.8%(6)
OEWS prevailing-wage levels claimed on the filings (Level I entry → Level IV expert); filing-level counts. Wage level affects lottery odds →
FY2027 Lottery Entry Weighting
Under the FY2027 weighted H-1B selection, a cap-subject registration earns pool entries equal to its OEWS wage level — Level IV gets 4×the entries of Level I. More entries mean proportionally better odds, but the actual odds also depend on the national applicant pool, which is unknown until the draw runs — so this card shows the entry weighting, not a chance of being selected.
2.62 entries
Average lottery entries per registration for this role and area under FY2027 weighting (1 = entry-level, 4 = highest).
- Level I (entry)1×3.3% of filings (11)
- Level II2×43.8% of filings (148)
- Level III3×40.2% of filings (136)
- Level IV (expert)4×12.7% of filings (43)
52.9% of level-tagged filings here are Level III–IV (3–4 entries each). The draw stays beneficiary-centric: one person is one unit no matter how many employers register them, and if the same beneficiary is registered at different wage levels, the lowest level sets the weight.
Rules as of July 24, 2026; effective for FY2027 (DHS weighted selection, eff. Feb 27 2026); subject to ongoing litigation.
FY2027 DHS weighted selection · OEWS wage levels · entry weighting only, not a guarantee of selection.
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P10 $102,321 · P50 $125,424 · P90 $156,229
LCA filing-level counts, not distinct individuals or hires.
Entry weighting reflects 531 level-tagged filings in this metro's lottery pool (6-digit SOC × metro — a wider universe than this page's filing count). The draw stays beneficiary-centric: one person is one unit, and if the same beneficiary is registered at different wage levels, the lowest level sets the weight.
Official DOL OFLC prevailing wage levels, 2025–26 wage year (BLS May 2024 OEWS).
DOL has proposed raising the Level I–IV wage thresholds (rulemaking pending, 2026); the breakpoints shown reflect current OEWS levels.
Rules as of July 24, 2026; effective for FY2027 (DHS weighted selection, eff. Feb 27 2026); subject to ongoing litigation.
H-1B Year-Over-Year Trend
- FY2024 126 filings · $125,424
- FY2025 110 filings · $134,077
Bars are LCA filing-level counts per fiscal year (not distinct cases; they don’t sum to the headline total). The latest FY is a partial year — shown hatched/faded with a dashed median line, not a completed trend point. Earlier years may be affected by SOC occupation-code revisions, so volumes aren’t strictly comparable across the full range.
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects in Washington, DC — H-1B wage summary (FY2021–2026)
As of FY2026, Computer Systems Engineers/Architects (SOC 15-1299.08) in Washington, DC has 341 H-1B LCA filings on record with a median annual wage of $125,424, representing a 0.0% premium at the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation in this metro area. The top employers were Cognizant, HCL, and Infosys. Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC Disclosure Data, aggregated and analyzed by VisaSalaries Research. https://visasalaries.com/about
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median H1B salary for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects in Washington?
The median H1B base salary for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects in Washington, DC is $125,424, based on 341 labor condition application (LCA) filings disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
How many H1B applications are filed for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects in Washington?
There are 341 H1B LCA filings on record for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects (SOC 15-1299.08) in Washington, DC with the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
What is the H1B salary range for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects in Washington?
Disclosed H1B annual wages for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects in Washington, DC range from $79,019 to $192,000, based on DOL OFLC filings through FY2026.
How do Computer Systems Engineers/Architects H1B wages in Washington compare to the prevailing wage?
The median H1B wage for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects in Washington, DC is at the U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage for this occupation in this metro area.
Which employers file the most H1B applications for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects in Washington?
The top H1B sponsors for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects in Washington, DC are Cognizant, HCL, and Infosys. Source: DOL OFLC Disclosure Data.
What SOC code is Computer Systems Engineers/Architects?
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects is classified under SOC code 15-1299.08 in the U.S. Department of Labor Standard Occupational Classification system.
Where does this Computer Systems Engineers/Architects salary data for Washington come from?
All figures are aggregated from U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure filings (H-1B LCA records) for worksites in Washington, DC by VisaSalaries and updated quarterly. See our data overview at https://visasalaries.com/about for details.