Job title
Software Senior Principal Engineer H-1B Salaries
298 certified H-1B filings · FY2017–FY2026 · median base $183k.
Median base
$183k
Middle 50%
$163k–$205k
Filings
298
Top sponsor
Dell Products L P
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 | $215k |
| FY2025 | 29 | $215k |
| FY2024 | 45 | $198k |
| FY2023 | 35 | $190k |
| FY2022 | 43 | $188k |
| FY2021 | 42 | $167k |
| FY2020 | 36 | $165k |
| FY2019 | 36 | $150k |
| FY2018 | 19 | $145k |
| FY2017 | 8 | $137k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Software Senior Principal Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Software Senior Principal Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Software Senior Principal Engineer is $183k (FY2026), from 298 filings. The middle 50% earn between $163k and $205k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Software Senior Principal Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Software Senior Principal Engineer are Dell Products L P, Emc, Secureworks.
- Where are most H-1B Software Senior Principal Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Software Senior Principal Engineer roles are Round Rock, TX, Santa Clara, CA, Austin, TX.
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