Principal Electrical Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 26 certified filings
$161,547Avg. Salary
$111,426Minimum
$225,700Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal Electrical Engineer is $161,547 — 33% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 26 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Principal Electrical Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Principal Electrical Engineer is $161,547 based on 26 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $111,426 to $225,700.
$161,547
Average
$111,426
Minimum
$225,700
Maximum
26
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal Electrical Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Skyworks Solutions, Inc. | $174,804 | 5 |
| Medtronic, Inc. | $140,789 | 4 |
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.