Job title
Principal Database Engineer H-1B Salaries
96 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $133k.
Median base
$133k
Middle 50%
$118k–$153k
Filings
96
Top sponsor
Air Worldwide
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 | 5 | $169k |
| FY2025 | 12 | $148k |
| FY2024 | 8 | $149k |
| FY2023 | 12 | $147k |
| FY2022 | 10 | $127k |
| FY2021 | 13 | $124k |
| FY2020 | 16 | $114k |
| FY2019 | 10 | $126k |
| FY2018 | 2 | $132k |
| FY2017 | 1 | $137k |
| FY2016 | 7 | $121k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Principal Database Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Principal Database Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Principal Database Engineer is $133k (FY2026), from 96 filings. The middle 50% earn between $118k and $153k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Principal Database Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Principal Database Engineer are Air Worldwide, Citizens Financial Group, Dfs Corporate Services.
- Where are most H-1B Principal Database Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Principal Database Engineer roles are Boston, MA, Johnston, RI, O'Fallon, MO.
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