Principal, Data Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 13 certified filings
$141,342Avg. Salary
$116,709Minimum
$176,001Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal, Data Engineer is $141,342 — 16% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 13 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Principal, Data Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Principal, Data Engineer is $141,342 based on 13 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $116,709 to $176,001.
$141,342
Average
$116,709
Minimum
$176,001
Maximum
13
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal, Data Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC d/b/a Fidelity Investments | $131,682 | 9 |
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. | $163,075 | 4 |
Section 2
Principal, Data Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Durham, NC | $127,375 | 6 |
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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: Data & ML Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.