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

Section 2

Principal Architect Salaries by City

CityAvg. SalaryFilings
Santa Clara, CA $246,789 5
Alpharetta, GA $164,042 7
Durham, NC $159,584 7
Westlake, TX $134,106 5
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.