Job title
Software Engineer Principal H-1B Salaries
142 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $150k.
Median base
$150k
Middle 50%
$130k–$174k
Filings
142
Top sponsor
Home Depot Management
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 | 5 | $141k |
| FY2025 | 34 | $178k |
| FY2024 | 20 | $141k |
| FY2023 | 26 | $143k |
| FY2022 | 12 | $158k |
| FY2021 | 16 | $132k |
| FY2020 | 7 | $161k |
| FY2019 | 7 | $122k |
| FY2018 | 10 | $143k |
| FY2017 | 3 | $111k |
| FY2016 | 2 | $102k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Engineer Principal
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Engineer Principal?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Engineer Principal is $150k (FY2026), from 142 filings. The middle 50% earn between $130k and $174k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Engineer Principals?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Engineer Principal are Home Depot Management, The Pnc Financial Services Group, Home Depot Product Authority.
- Where are most H-1B Software Engineer Principal jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Engineer Principal roles are Atlanta, GA, Pittsburgh, PA, Houston, TX.
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