SOC code 15-1299.08
There have been 634 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 90.1% certified. The median annualized wage is $126,163. The top sponsor is Microsoft, with most positions based in CA.
All sponsoring employers
290 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | 33 | 100.0% | $175,770 | WA | Issaquah |
| 29 | 96.6% | $182,000 | CA | New York | |
| Infosys | 21 | 100.0% | $108,514 | TX | Richardson |
| Hcl America | 20 | 90.0% | $139,588 | WA | Seattle |
| Wipro | 19 | 100.0% | $86,400 | AZ | Chandler |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions US | 12 | 100.0% | $106,756 | NJ | West New York |
| First Derivatives US | 10 | 90.0% | $102,500 | NY | New York |
| JPMorgan Chase | 9 | 88.9% | $120,000 | OH | Columbus |
| Prime Healthcare Management | 9 | 88.9% | $73,861 | CA | Ontario |
| PwC | 7 | 100.0% | $211,000 | NJ | New York |
| T-Mobile USA | 7 | 85.7% | $166,579 | WA | Bellevue |
| Capgemini America | 6 | 66.7% | $176,593 | TX | Chicago |
| Elix | 6 | 100.0% | $88,442 | MI | Detroit |
| Cisco Systems | 5 | 100.0% | $142,438 | CA | San Jose |
| Company 3 / Method | 5 | 100.0% | $164,000 | CA | Santa Monica |
| Ernst & Young | 5 | 100.0% | $270,000 | NC | Charlotte |
| International Business Machines | 5 | 60.0% | $150,259 | NY | Austin |
| Bbdo USA | 4 | 100.0% | $130,000 | NY | New York |
| Lambdanets Services | 4 | 75.0% | $79,019 | CT | Hartford |
| Mphasis | 4 | 100.0% | $151,000 | TX | McKinney |
| Neocol | 4 | 100.0% | $160,000 | FL | Burtonsville |
| Populus Group | 4 | 75.0% | $429,520 | CO | Loveland |
| Unipr | 4 | 100.0% | $110,000 | CA | San Jose |
| Valuemomentum | 4 | 100.0% | $130,000 | PA | Erie |
| Alen | 3 | 100.0% | $121,000 | TX | Austin |
| Avanade | 3 | 100.0% | $98,010 | UT | Murray |
| Chroma | 3 | 33.3% | $150,000 | CA | San Francisco |
| Deloitte | 3 | 100.0% | $84,469 | CA | Jersey City |
| Discovery Communications | 3 | 100.0% | $132,630 | NY | New York |
| Dyno Nobel | 3 | 100.0% | $130,250 | FL | Boca Raton |
| Event Workforce Group USA | 3 | 100.0% | $125,000 | NY | Brooklyn |
| Excelacom | 3 | 66.7% | $152,500 | FL | Tampa |
| Fast Switch-Great Lakes | 3 | 100.0% | $108,160 | MI | Dearborn |
| Gridsight | 3 | 66.7% | $121,332 | TX | Austin |
| Hcl Global Systems | 3 | 100.0% | $75,130 | GA | Johns Creek |
| Hcm Square | 3 | 66.7% | $105,000 | MO | St Charles |
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company | 3 | 100.0% | $204,004 | CA | San Jose |
| Hillspire | 3 | 100.0% | $162,000 | CA | Menlo Park |
| Horkus Solutions | 3 | 100.0% | $74,006 | GA | Atlanta |
| Hp | 3 | 100.0% | $98,743 | IL | Aurora |
| IBM | 3 | 100.0% | $273,875 | TX | Austin |
| Indu | 3 | 66.7% | $76,000 | GA | Alpharetta |
| Ingram Micro | 3 | 100.0% | $114,899 | CA | Irvine |
| Kaufmanit | 3 | 66.7% | $100,000 | CA | Irvine |
| Kern County Superintendent Of Schools | 3 | 100.0% | $119,604 | CA | Sacramento |
| Mitel (Delaware) | 3 | 100.0% | $120,000 | CA | Irvine |
| Oracle | 3 | 100.0% | $136,136 | TX | Frisco |
| Orgspire | 3 | 100.0% | $78,562 | TX | Bellevue |
| Plg Operations | 3 | 33.3% | $145,000 | CA | Santa Clara |
| Priamba Soft | 3 | 66.7% | $87,360 | MA | West Springfield |
Top states
Where Computer Systems Engineers/Architects E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 150 (26.4%) | $138,431 |
| TX | 105 (18.5%) | $110,198 |
| NY | 74 (13%) | $135,315 |
| WA | 49 (8.6%) | $142,251 |
| GA | 36 (6.3%) | $114,180 |
| NJ | 30 (5.3%) | $103,730 |
| IL | 18 (3.2%) | $115,419 |
| FL | 16 (2.8%) | $123,715 |
| VA | 16 (2.8%) | $145,679 |
| MA | 15 (2.6%) | $140,000 |
| MI | 15 (2.6%) | $106,538 |
| CO | 14 (2.5%) | $122,336 |
| NC | 11 (1.9%) | $126,880 |
| PA | 11 (1.9%) | $125,000 |
| MD | 9 (1.6%) | $160,000 |
Top cities
Cities where Computer Systems Engineers/Architects E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | NY | 61 | $138,000 |
| Austin | TX | 30 | $121,332 |
| Atlanta | GA | 22 | $120,765 |
| San Francisco | CA | 22 | $139,500 |
| San Jose | CA | 20 | $161,650 |
| Bellevue | WA | 16 | $142,251 |
| Seattle | WA | 14 | $126,503 |
| Frisco | TX | 12 | $112,489 |
| Houston | TX | 12 | $92,698 |
| Sunnyvale | CA | 10 | $169,417 |
| Irvine | CA | 9 | $114,899 |
| Mountain View | CA | 9 | $172,000 |
| Brooklyn | NY | 8 | $145,000 |
| Issaquah | WA | 8 | $180,200 |
| Ontario | CA | 8 | $73,861 |
Job titles within this role
The actual job titles employers used in their filings. Useful when the SOC label is generic — e.g. "CEO" / "Chief Executive Officer" both fall under Chief Executives.
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Engineer | 15 |
| Systems Engineer | 14 |
| Solutions Architect | 13 |
| Software Engineer | 13 |
| System Architect - III | 10 |
| Solution Architect | 9 |
| System Architect - IV | 8 |
| Solutions Consultant | 7 |
| Manager JC50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 7 |
| Cloud Solution Architecture | 7 |
| Architect Level 2 | 7 |
| Enterprise Architect 4 | 6 |
| Technology Architect - US | 5 |
| Software Architect | 5 |
| Senior Technology Architect - US | 5 |
| Computer Systems Engineers /Architects - KBGFJG04131-32 | 5 |
| Technology Specialists | 4 |
| Technology Consultant 2 | 4 |
| Technical Program Manager | 4 |
| Systems/Data Engineer | 4 |
| Sr. Systems Engineer | 4 |
| Senior Manager | 4 |
| Product Owner | 4 |
| KDB Financial Engineer | 4 |
| Infrastructure Domain Architect L2 | 4 |
| Customer Experience Engineering | 4 |
| Technical Solutions Consultant 1615.53760 | 3 |
| Systems Integration Architect | 3 |
| Sr. Software Engineer | 3 |
| Sr. Architect (IS) | 3 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 75 | 88.0% | $123,552 | |
| FY2021 | 102 | 95.1% | $123,200 | |
| FY2022 | 111 | 89.2% | $120,000 | |
| FY2023 | 111 | 91.9% | $120,000 | |
| FY2024 | 125 | 89.6% | $139,256 | |
| FY2025 | 78 | 88.5% | $136,136 | |
| FY2026 | 32 | 81.3% | $121,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Computer Systems Engineers/Architects have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 634 Labor Condition Application filings for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 90.1% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects on the E-3 visa is $126,163, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Computer Systems Engineers/Architects on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Computer Systems Engineers/Architects are: Microsoft (33 filings), Google (29 filings), Infosys (21 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa computer systems engineers/architects based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Computer Systems Engineers/Architects are based in: CA (150 filings), TX (105 filings), NY (74 filings).
Can Australians work as computer systems engineers/architects on the E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and is one of the most common visa categories for skilled professionals working in the United States. Computer Systems Engineers/Architects is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
