PRINCIPAL DATABASE ENGINEER
H-1B Salary Data · 17 certified filings
$150,038Avg. Salary
$100,381Minimum
$220,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for PRINCIPAL DATABASE ENGINEER is $150,038 — 23% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 17 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for PRINCIPAL DATABASE ENGINEER?
The average H-1B salary for PRINCIPAL DATABASE ENGINEER is $150,038 based on 17 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $100,381 to $220,000.
$150,038
Average
$100,381
Minimum
$220,000
Maximum
17
Filings
Top Companies Hiring PRINCIPAL DATABASE ENGINEER
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| REI Systems Inc. | $160,402 | 3 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC d/b/a Fidelity Investments | $127,609 | 3 |
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: Data & ML Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.