Job title
Principal Data Architect H-1B Salaries
82 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $160k.
Median base
$160k
Middle 50%
$141k–$190k
Filings
82
Top sponsor
Walmart Associates
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 | 4 | $160k |
| FY2025 | 22 | $165k |
| FY2024 | 17 | $161k |
| FY2023 | 10 | $160k |
| FY2022 | 9 | $170k |
| FY2021 | 8 | $145k |
| FY2020 | 6 | $128k |
| FY2019 | 2 | $120k |
| FY2018 | 2 | $88k |
| FY2016 | 2 | $100k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Principal Data Architect
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Principal Data Architect?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Principal Data Architect is $160k (FY2026), from 82 filings. The middle 50% earn between $141k and $190k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Principal Data Architects?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Principal Data Architect are Walmart Associates, Citizens Financial Group, Yotta Tech Ports.
- Where are most H-1B Principal Data Architect jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Principal Data Architect roles are Johnston, RI, Bentonville, AR, Fort Worth, TX.
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