Job title
Principal Software Developer H-1B Salaries
307 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $124k.
Median base
$124k
Middle 50%
$111k–$142k
Filings
307
Top sponsor
Dfs Corporate Services
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 | 6 | $160k |
| FY2025 | 20 | $154k |
| FY2024 | 18 | $143k |
| FY2023 | 33 | $138k |
| FY2022 | 38 | $126k |
| FY2021 | 45 | $122k |
| FY2020 | 41 | $114k |
| FY2019 | 36 | $122k |
| FY2018 | 23 | $126k |
| FY2017 | 23 | $114k |
| FY2016 | 24 | $107k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Principal Software Developer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Principal Software Developer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Principal Software Developer is $124k (FY2026), from 307 filings. The middle 50% earn between $111k and $142k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Principal Software Developers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Principal Software Developer are Dfs Corporate Services, Incandescent Technologies, The Nielsen Company US.
- Where are most H-1B Principal Software Developer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Principal Software Developer roles are Riverwoods, IL, Oldsmar, FL, Boston, MA.
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