Job title
Principal Electrical Engineer H-1B Salaries
77 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $141k.
Median base
$141k
Middle 50%
$122k–$170k
Filings
77
Top sponsor
Skyworks Solutions
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 | 1 | $131k |
| FY2025 | 24 | $156k |
| FY2024 | 12 | $143k |
| FY2023 | 11 | $144k |
| FY2022 | 9 | $138k |
| FY2021 | 7 | $145k |
| FY2020 | 2 | $120k |
| FY2019 | 4 | $109k |
| FY2018 | 4 | $109k |
| FY2017 | 1 | $87k |
| FY2016 | 2 | $107k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Principal Electrical Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Principal Electrical Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Principal Electrical Engineer is $141k (FY2026), from 77 filings. The middle 50% earn between $122k and $170k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Principal Electrical Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Principal Electrical Engineer are Skyworks Solutions, Astec America, Medtronic.
- Where are most H-1B Principal Electrical Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Principal Electrical Engineer roles are Eden Prairie, MN, Louisville, KY, West Union, SC.
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