Job title
Principal Test Engineer H-1B Salaries
134 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $128k.
Median base
$128k
Middle 50%
$113k–$145k
Filings
134
Top sponsor
Rei Systems
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 | $117k |
| FY2025 | 18 | $139k |
| FY2024 | 16 | $144k |
| FY2023 | 18 | $130k |
| FY2022 | 10 | $118k |
| FY2021 | 17 | $122k |
| FY2020 | 17 | $137k |
| FY2019 | 9 | $108k |
| FY2018 | 13 | $115k |
| FY2017 | 9 | $116k |
| FY2016 | 5 | $126k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Principal Test Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Principal Test Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Principal Test Engineer is $128k (FY2026), from 134 filings. The middle 50% earn between $113k and $145k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Principal Test Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Principal Test Engineer are Rei Systems, F5 Networks, Liberty Mutual Technology Group.
- Where are most H-1B Principal Test Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Principal Test Engineer roles are San Jose, CA, Sterling, VA, Ashburn, VA.
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