Job title
Principal Software Engineering H-1B Salaries
57 certified H-1B filings · FY2019–FY2026 · median base $170k.
Median base
$170k
Middle 50%
$155k–$183k
Filings
57
Top sponsor
AT T 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 | $177k |
| FY2025 | 23 | $183k |
| FY2024 | 10 | $169k |
| FY2022 | 3 | $200k |
| FY2021 | 9 | $136k |
| FY2020 | 1 | $161k |
| FY2019 | 5 | $137k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Principal Software Engineering
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Principal Software Engineering?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Principal Software Engineering is $170k (FY2026), from 57 filings. The middle 50% earn between $155k and $183k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Principal Software Engineerings?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Principal Software Engineering are AT T Services, Sabre Glbl, Cricket Wireless.
- Where are most H-1B Principal Software Engineering jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Principal Software Engineering roles are Plano, TX, Southlake, TX, Dallas, TX.
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