Job title
Principal Research Engineer H-1B Salaries
51 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2025 · median base $134k.
Median base
$134k
Middle 50%
$109k–$155k
Filings
51
Top sponsor
Newracom
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 5 | $185k |
| FY2024 | 2 | $120k |
| FY2023 | 1 | $145k |
| FY2022 | 3 | $104k |
| FY2021 | 3 | $196k |
| FY2020 | 6 | $121k |
| FY2019 | 7 | $117k |
| FY2018 | 8 | $126k |
| FY2017 | 6 | $148k |
| FY2016 | 10 | $121k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Principal Research Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Principal Research Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Principal Research Engineer is $134k (FY2025), from 51 filings. The middle 50% earn between $109k and $155k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Principal Research Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Principal Research Engineer are Newracom, Oath Holdings, Symantec.
- Where are most H-1B Principal Research Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Principal Research Engineer roles are Sunnyvale, CA, Irvine, CA, Mountain View, CA.
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