Job title
Principal H-1B Salaries
832 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $220k.
Median base
$220k
Middle 50%
$168k–$254k
Filings
832
Top sponsor
The Boston Consulting Group
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 30 | $230k |
| FY2025 | 151 | $250k |
| FY2024 | 104 | $253k |
| FY2023 | 91 | $249k |
| FY2022 | 101 | $225k |
| FY2021 | 60 | $225k |
| FY2020 | 69 | $215k |
| FY2019 | 61 | $189k |
| FY2018 | 67 | $165k |
| FY2017 | 59 | $210k |
| FY2016 | 39 | $170k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Principal
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Principal?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Principal is $220k (FY2026), from 832 filings. The middle 50% earn between $168k and $254k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Principals?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Principal are The Boston Consulting Group, A T Kearney, Deloitte Consulting LLP.
- Where are most H-1B Principal jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Principal roles are New York, NY, Chicago, IL, San Francisco, CA.
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