Job title
Principal Software Architect H-1B Salaries
138 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $160k.
Median base
$160k
Middle 50%
$135k–$191k
Filings
138
Top sponsor
Equinix
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 | $164k |
| FY2025 | 19 | $155k |
| FY2024 | 17 | $180k |
| FY2023 | 10 | $191k |
| FY2022 | 15 | $163k |
| FY2021 | 14 | $165k |
| FY2020 | 11 | $169k |
| FY2019 | 16 | $155k |
| FY2018 | 15 | $155k |
| FY2017 | 9 | $130k |
| FY2016 | 10 | $130k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Principal Software Architect
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Principal Software Architect?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Principal Software Architect is $160k (FY2026), from 138 filings. The middle 50% earn between $135k and $191k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Principal Software Architects?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Principal Software Architect are Equinix, Disney Parks Technology Services, Nuance Communications.
- Where are most H-1B Principal Software Architect jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Principal Software Architect roles are Sunnyvale, CA, Seattle, WA, Frisco, TX.
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