Job title
Principal System Engineer H-1B Salaries
65 certified H-1B filings · FY2017–FY2026 · median base $148k.
Median base
$148k
Middle 50%
$134k–$167k
Filings
65
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 | 2 | $160k |
| FY2025 | 2 | $144k |
| FY2024 | 12 | $173k |
| FY2023 | 8 | $167k |
| FY2022 | 10 | $163k |
| FY2021 | 8 | $142k |
| FY2020 | 2 | $132k |
| FY2019 | 3 | $126k |
| FY2018 | 9 | $127k |
| FY2017 | 9 | $141k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Principal System Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Principal System Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Principal System Engineer is $148k (FY2026), from 65 filings. The middle 50% earn between $134k and $167k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Principal System Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Principal System Engineer are AT T Services, Hitachi Rail Sts USA, Innova Solutions.
- Where are most H-1B Principal System Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Principal System Engineer roles are Plano, TX, El Segundo, CA, Dallas, TX.
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