Job title
Principal Applications Engineer H-1B Salaries
54 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $136k.
Median base
$136k
Middle 50%
$103k–$159k
Filings
54
Top sponsor
Microchip Technology
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 | 1 | $200k |
| FY2025 | 4 | $175k |
| FY2024 | 2 | $140k |
| FY2023 | 3 | $141k |
| FY2022 | 4 | $172k |
| FY2021 | 6 | $102k |
| FY2020 | 9 | $107k |
| FY2019 | 5 | $150k |
| FY2018 | 9 | $104k |
| FY2017 | 6 | $109k |
| FY2016 | 5 | $106k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Principal Applications Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Principal Applications Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Principal Applications Engineer is $136k (FY2026), from 54 filings. The middle 50% earn between $103k and $159k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Principal Applications Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Principal Applications Engineer are Microchip Technology, Cypress Semiconductor, Nxp USA.
- Where are most H-1B Principal Applications Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Principal Applications Engineer roles are San Jose, CA, Chandler, AZ, Santa Clara, CA.
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