Principal Application Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 132 certified filings
$153,219Avg. Salary
$86,840Minimum
$201,660Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal Application Engineer is $153,219 — 26% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 132 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Principal Application Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Principal Application Engineer is $153,219 based on 132 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $86,840 to $201,660.
$153,219
Average
$86,840
Minimum
$201,660
Maximum
132
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal Application Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| DFS Corporate Services LLC | $149,907 | 90 |
| Cadence Design Systems, Inc. | $167,697 | 21 |
| Pulse Network LLC | $148,698 | 9 |
| Navy Federal Credit Union | $197,225 | 3 |
Section 2
Principal Application Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $173,607 | 14 |
| Riverwoods, IL | $150,066 | 96 |
| Houston, TX | $147,009 | 5 |
Related Roles
Principal Product Manager ($206,751)
Support Engineer Iv ($121,239)
Sr. Business Intelligence Engineer ($138,506)
Automation Developer ($103,636)
Automotive Engineer ($98,933)
Fullstack Engineer ($118,777)
Software Application Developer ($104,664)
Asic Design Engineering ($179,295)
Sr. Manager, Engineering ($214,624)
Web Software Developer ($90,738)
Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.