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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | 33 | 100.0% | $175,770 | WA |
| 29 | 96.6% | $182,000 | CA | |
| Infosys | 21 | 100.0% | $108,514 | TX |
| Hcl America | 20 | 90.0% | $139,588 | WA |
| Wipro | 19 | 100.0% | $86,400 | AZ |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions US | 12 | 100.0% | $106,756 | NJ |
| First Derivatives US | 10 | 90.0% | $102,500 | NY |
| JPMorgan Chase | 9 | 88.9% | $120,000 | OH |
| Prime Healthcare Management | 9 | 88.9% | $73,861 | CA |
| PwC | 7 | 100.0% | $211,000 | NJ |
| T-Mobile USA | 7 | 85.7% | $166,579 | WA |
| Capgemini America | 6 | 66.7% | $176,593 | TX |
| Elix | 6 | 100.0% | $88,442 | MI |
| Cisco Systems | 5 | 100.0% | $142,438 | CA |
| Company 3 / Method | 5 | 100.0% | $164,000 | CA |
| Ernst & Young | 5 | 100.0% | $270,000 | NC |
| International Business Machines | 5 | 60.0% | $150,259 | NY |
| Bbdo USA | 4 | 100.0% | $130,000 | NY |
| Lambdanets Services | 4 | 75.0% | $79,019 | CT |
| Mphasis | 4 | 100.0% | $151,000 | TX |
| Neocol | 4 | 100.0% | $160,000 | FL |
| Populus Group | 4 | 75.0% | $429,520 | CO |
| Unipr | 4 | 100.0% | $110,000 | CA |
| Valuemomentum | 4 | 100.0% | $130,000 | PA |
| Alen | 3 | 100.0% | $121,000 | TX |
| Avanade | 3 | 100.0% | $98,010 | UT |
| Chroma | 3 | 33.3% | $150,000 | CA |
| Deloitte | 3 | 100.0% | $84,469 | CA |
| Discovery Communications | 3 | 100.0% | $132,630 | NY |
| Dyno Nobel | 3 | 100.0% | $130,250 | FL |
| Event Workforce Group USA | 3 | 100.0% | $125,000 | NY |
| Excelacom | 3 | 66.7% | $152,500 | FL |
| Fast Switch-Great Lakes | 3 | 100.0% | $108,160 | MI |
| Gridsight | 3 | 66.7% | $121,332 | TX |
| Hcl Global Systems | 3 | 100.0% | $75,130 | GA |
| Hcm Square | 3 | 66.7% | $105,000 | MO |
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company | 3 | 100.0% | $204,004 | CA |
| Hillspire | 3 | 100.0% | $162,000 | CA |
| Horkus Solutions | 3 | 100.0% | $74,006 | GA |
| Hp | 3 | 100.0% | $98,743 | IL |
| IBM | 3 | 100.0% | $273,875 | TX |
| Indu | 3 | 66.7% | $76,000 | GA |
| Ingram Micro | 3 | 100.0% | $114,899 | CA |
| Kaufmanit | 3 | 66.7% | $100,000 | CA |
| Kern County Superintendent Of Schools | 3 | 100.0% | $119,604 | CA |
| Mitel (Delaware) | 3 | 100.0% | $120,000 | CA |
| Oracle | 3 | 100.0% | $136,136 | TX |
| Orgspire | 3 | 100.0% | $78,562 | TX |
| Plg Operations | 3 | 33.3% | $145,000 | CA |
| Priamba Soft | 3 | 66.7% | $87,360 | MA |
Top states
Where Computer Systems Engineers/Architects E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings |
|---|---|
| CA | 150 (26.4%) |
| TX | 105 (18.5%) |
| NY | 74 (13%) |
| WA | 49 (8.6%) |
| GA | 36 (6.3%) |
| NJ | 30 (5.3%) |
| IL | 18 (3.2%) |
| VA | 16 (2.8%) |
| FL | 16 (2.8%) |
| MI | 15 (2.6%) |
| MA | 15 (2.6%) |
| CO | 14 (2.5%) |
| PA | 11 (1.9%) |
| NC | 11 (1.9%) |
| UT | 9 (1.6%) |
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.
