Principal Engineer, Software
H-1B Salary Data · 41 certified filings
$175,877Avg. Salary
$140,275Minimum
$212,202Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal Engineer, Software is $175,877 — 45% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 41 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Principal Engineer, Software?
The average H-1B salary for Principal Engineer, Software is $175,877 based on 41 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $140,275 to $212,202.
$175,877
Average
$140,275
Minimum
$212,202
Maximum
41
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal Engineer, Software
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile USA, Inc. | $179,409 | 34 |
Section 2
Principal Engineer, Software Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue, WA | $186,531 | 10 |
| Bothell, WA | $184,304 | 7 |
| Frisco, TX | $180,963 | 5 |
| Overland Park, KS | $160,514 | 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: Software Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.