Job title
Principal Consultant H-1B Salaries
3,822 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $110k.
Median base
$110k
Middle 50%
$97k–$128k
Filings
3,822
Top sponsor
Genpact
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 | 42 | $131k |
| FY2025 | 293 | $129k |
| FY2024 | 333 | $120k |
| FY2023 | 325 | $118k |
| FY2022 | 397 | $118k |
| FY2021 | 426 | $110k |
| FY2020 | 509 | $105k |
| FY2019 | 452 | $106k |
| FY2018 | 340 | $110k |
| FY2017 | 384 | $103k |
| FY2016 | 321 | $103k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Principal Consultant
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Principal Consultant?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Principal Consultant is $110k (FY2026), from 3,822 filings. The middle 50% earn between $97k and $128k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Principal Consultants?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Principal Consultant are Genpact, Headstrong Services, Oracle Financial Services Software.
- Where are most H-1B Principal Consultant jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Principal Consultant roles are New York, NY, Atlanta, GA, Houston, TX.
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