Job title
Principle Software Engineer H-1B Salaries
118 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $131k.
Median base
$131k
Middle 50%
$119k–$160k
Filings
118
Top sponsor
Airline Tariff Publishing
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 | 1 | $215k |
| FY2025 | 4 | $115k |
| FY2024 | 9 | $135k |
| FY2023 | 18 | $142k |
| FY2022 | 16 | $141k |
| FY2021 | 5 | $125k |
| FY2020 | 18 | $124k |
| FY2019 | 17 | $130k |
| FY2018 | 16 | $120k |
| FY2017 | 4 | $108k |
| FY2016 | 10 | $125k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Principle Software Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Principle Software Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Principle Software Engineer is $131k (FY2026), from 118 filings. The middle 50% earn between $119k and $160k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Principle Software Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Principle Software Engineer are Airline Tariff Publishing, International Sos Assistance, Citizens Financial Group.
- Where are most H-1B Principle Software Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Principle Software Engineer roles are Herndon, VA, San Jose, CA, Irvine, CA.
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