Job title
Software Principal Engineer H-1B Salaries
651 certified H-1B filings · FY2017–FY2026 · median base $149k.
Median base
$149k
Middle 50%
$126k–$171k
Filings
651
Top sponsor
Emc
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 | 20 | $181k |
| FY2025 | 67 | $183k |
| FY2024 | 61 | $171k |
| FY2023 | 52 | $163k |
| FY2022 | 89 | $165k |
| FY2021 | 75 | $137k |
| FY2020 | 86 | $135k |
| FY2019 | 82 | $128k |
| FY2018 | 72 | $125k |
| FY2017 | 47 | $116k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Principal Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Principal Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Principal Engineer is $149k (FY2026), from 651 filings. The middle 50% earn between $126k and $171k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Principal Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Principal Engineer are Emc, Dell Products L P, Data Domain.
- Where are most H-1B Software Principal Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Principal Engineer roles are Round Rock, TX, Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX.
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