What is the salary range for Principal Automation Engineer on H-1B?

H-1B salaries for Principal Automation Engineer range from $99,715 to $163,613.

Principal Automation Engineer

H-1B Salary Data · 11 certified filings

$126,098Avg. Salary

$99,715Minimum

$163,613Maximum

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal Automation Engineer is $126,098 — 4% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 11 certified filings across all employers.

Section 1

What is the average H-1B salary for Principal Automation Engineer?

The average H-1B salary for Principal Automation Engineer is $126,098 based on 11 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $99,715 to $163,613.

$126,098

Average

$99,715

Minimum

$163,613

Maximum

Filings

Section 2

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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.