Principal Architect
H-1B Salary Data · 129 certified filings
$168,398Avg. Salary
$100,740Minimum
$300,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal Architect is $168,398 — 39% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 129 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Principal Architect?
The average H-1B salary for Principal Architect is $168,398 based on 129 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $100,740 to $300,000.
$168,398
Average
$100,740
Minimum
$300,000
Maximum
129
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal Architect
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC d/b/a Fidelity Investments | $142,358 | 11 |
| Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | $153,423 | 8 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | $200,983 | 6 |
| NVIDIA Corporation | $268,477 | 5 |
| LPL Financial LLC | $207,146 | 4 |
| Infinite Computer Solutions, Inc. | $170,000 | 4 |
| Optum Services, Inc. | $152,456 | 4 |
| Cox Automotive Corporate Services, LLC | $209,666 | 3 |
| MetLife Group, Inc. | $142,818 | 3 |
| Quantiphi, Inc. | $162,957 | 3 |
| ADP Technology Services, Inc. | $170,698 | 3 |
Section 2
Principal Architect Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CA | $246,789 | 5 |
| Alpharetta, GA | $164,042 | 7 |
| Durham, NC | $159,584 | 7 |
| Westlake, TX | $134,106 | 5 |
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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.