Principal Data Engineering
H-1B Salary Data · 19 certified filings
$157,341Avg. Salary
$119,345Minimum
$232,100Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal Data Engineering is $157,341 — 29% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 19 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Principal Data Engineering?
The average H-1B salary for Principal Data Engineering is $157,341 based on 19 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $119,345 to $232,100.
$157,341
Average
$119,345
Minimum
$232,100
Maximum
19
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal Data Engineering
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Optum Services, Inc. | $135,149 | 12 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | $189,212 | 5 |
Section 2
Principal Data Engineering Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $183,098 | 5 |
Related Roles
Machine Learning Engineer (4) ($176,733)
Senior Staff Data Engineer ($183,058)
Data Engineer Specialist ($150,614)
Data Engineer - Sr. Consultant level ($181,521)
Data Engineer 2 ($114,209)
Senior Machine Learning Researcher Engineer ($156,570)
Data Engineer/Analyst ($100,871)
Senior ML Engineer ($252,784)
Senior Data Integration Engineer ($132,317)
Senior Specialist - Data Engineering ($120,160)
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.