Job title
Principal Network Engineer H-1B Salaries
96 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $141k.
Median base
$141k
Middle 50%
$111k–$165k
Filings
96
Top sponsor
Ascensus
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 | $141k |
| FY2025 | 16 | $148k |
| FY2024 | 9 | $158k |
| FY2023 | 17 | $147k |
| FY2022 | 12 | $150k |
| FY2021 | 12 | $122k |
| FY2020 | 8 | $103k |
| FY2019 | 8 | $167k |
| FY2018 | 2 | $104k |
| FY2017 | 7 | $110k |
| FY2016 | 3 | $101k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Principal Network Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Principal Network Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Principal Network Engineer is $141k (FY2026), from 96 filings. The middle 50% earn between $111k and $165k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Principal Network Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Principal Network Engineer are Ascensus, Fidelity Technology Group, Citizens Financial Group.
- Where are most H-1B Principal Network Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Principal Network Engineer roles are Durham, NC, Dresher, PA, San Diego, CA.
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