Job title
Principal Mechanical Engineer H-1B Salaries
73 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $136k.
Median base
$136k
Middle 50%
$115k–$160k
Filings
73
Top sponsor
System Soft Technologies
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 | 3 | $165k |
| FY2025 | 7 | $147k |
| FY2024 | 16 | $125k |
| FY2023 | 6 | $143k |
| FY2022 | 5 | $155k |
| FY2021 | 9 | $114k |
| FY2020 | 8 | $140k |
| FY2019 | 7 | $136k |
| FY2018 | 5 | $122k |
| FY2017 | 4 | $121k |
| FY2016 | 3 | $135k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Principal Mechanical Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Principal Mechanical Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Principal Mechanical Engineer is $136k (FY2026), from 73 filings. The middle 50% earn between $115k and $160k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Principal Mechanical Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Principal Mechanical Engineer are System Soft Technologies, CB I, Brayton Energy.
- Where are most H-1B Principal Mechanical Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Principal Mechanical Engineer roles are Houston, TX, Eden Prairie, MN, Hampton, NH.
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