Job title
Principal Data Engineer H-1B Salaries
736 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $140k.
Median base
$140k
Middle 50%
$123k–$167k
Filings
736
Top sponsor
Fidelity Technology 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 | 40 | $144k |
| FY2025 | 185 | $143k |
| FY2024 | 131 | $141k |
| FY2023 | 140 | $133k |
| FY2022 | 98 | $134k |
| FY2021 | 53 | $144k |
| FY2020 | 35 | $135k |
| FY2019 | 30 | $130k |
| FY2018 | 10 | $135k |
| FY2017 | 10 | $137k |
| FY2016 | 4 | $130k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Principal Data Engineer
- Fidelity Technology Group116 · $121k
- Fidelity Technology Group LLC D B a Fidelity Investments73 · $136k
- Dfs Corporate Services47 · $122k
- Optum Services21 · $123k
- Walmart Associates11 · $168k
- Caremark9 · $196k
- Citizens Financial Group9 · $147k
- Nyse Market DE9 · $144k
- Svb Financial Group8 · $137k
- Gooddolphin Technologies8 · $208k
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Principal Data Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Principal Data Engineer is $140k (FY2026), from 736 filings. The middle 50% earn between $123k and $167k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Principal Data Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Principal Data Engineer are Fidelity Technology Group, Fidelity Technology Group LLC D B a Fidelity Investments, Dfs Corporate Services.
- Where are most H-1B Principal Data Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Principal Data Engineer roles are Durham, NC, Westlake, TX, Riverwoods, IL.
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