Job title
Principal Software Engineering Manager H-1B Salaries
109 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2025 · median base $192k.
Median base
$192k
Middle 50%
$180k–$206k
Filings
109
Top sponsor
Microsoft
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 | 1 | $164k |
| FY2023 | 5 | $211k |
| FY2022 | 20 | $215k |
| FY2021 | 11 | $195k |
| FY2020 | 4 | $200k |
| FY2019 | 10 | $190k |
| FY2018 | 34 | $187k |
| FY2017 | 18 | $181k |
| FY2016 | 6 | $170k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Principal Software Engineering Manager
Top locations for Principal Software Engineering Manager
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Principal Software Engineering Manager?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Principal Software Engineering Manager is $192k (FY2025), from 109 filings. The middle 50% earn between $180k and $206k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Principal Software Engineering Managers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Principal Software Engineering Manager are Microsoft, Uipath, Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions.
- Where are most H-1B Principal Software Engineering Manager jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Principal Software Engineering Manager roles are Redmond, WA, Bellevue, WA, Sunnyvale, CA.
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