Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering
H-1B Salary Data · 22 certified filings
$157,068Avg. Salary
$129,085Minimum
$178,651Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering is $157,068 — 29% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 22 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering?
The average H-1B salary for Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering is $157,068 based on 22 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $129,085 to $178,651.
$157,068
Average
$129,085
Minimum
$178,651
Maximum
22
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | $156,345 | 20 |
Section 2
Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont, CA | $165,591 | 8 |
| San Jose, CA | $146,506 | 7 |
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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: Hardware Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.