Principal Design Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 18 certified filings
$159,006Avg. Salary
$108,160Minimum
$200,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal Design Engineer is $159,006 — 31% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 18 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Principal Design Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Principal Design Engineer is $159,006 based on 18 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $108,160 to $200,000.
$159,006
Average
$108,160
Minimum
$200,000
Maximum
18
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal Design Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cadence Design Systems, Inc. | $151,025 | 9 |
Section 2
Principal Design Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $172,224 | 6 |
| Austin, TX | $150,252 | 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: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.