Principal Engineer I
H-1B Salary Data · 60 certified filings
$144,765Avg. Salary
$100,600Minimum
$280,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal Engineer I is $144,765 — 19% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 60 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Principal Engineer I?
The average H-1B salary for Principal Engineer I is $144,765 based on 60 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $100,600 to $280,000.
$144,765
Average
$100,600
Minimum
$280,000
Maximum
60
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal Engineer I
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Charter Communications, Inc. | $138,944 | 48 |
| Hughes Network Systems LLC | $145,712 | 4 |
| Western Alliance Bank | $150,122 | 4 |
Section 2
Principal Engineer I Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Village, CO | $140,922 | 34 |
| Englewood, CO | $137,688 | 10 |
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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.