Job title
Principal Data Engineering H-1B Salaries
58 certified H-1B filings · FY2022–FY2026 · median base $135k.
Median base
$135k
Middle 50%
$120k–$160k
Filings
58
Top sponsor
Optum Services
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 | 2 | $142k |
| FY2025 | 17 | $145k |
| FY2024 | 10 | $145k |
| FY2023 | 19 | $123k |
| FY2022 | 10 | $128k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Principal Data Engineering
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Principal Data Engineering?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Principal Data Engineering is $135k (FY2026), from 58 filings. The middle 50% earn between $120k and $160k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Principal Data Engineerings?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Principal Data Engineering are Optum Services, Amazon.com Services, Amazon Web Services.
- Where are most H-1B Principal Data Engineering jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Principal Data Engineering roles are Seattle, WA, Eden Prairie, MN, Austin, TX.
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