Principal Engineer, Software Engineering
H-1B Salary Data · 66 certified filings
$132,465Avg. Salary
$109,262Minimum
$226,138Maximum
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 Engineering is $132,465 — 9% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 66 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Principal Engineer, Software Engineering?
The average H-1B salary for Principal Engineer, Software Engineering is $132,465 based on 66 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $109,262 to $226,138.
$132,465
Average
$109,262
Minimum
$226,138
Maximum
66
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal Engineer, Software Engineering
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwell Collins Inc. | $130,563 | 50 |
| Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation | $132,667 | 9 |
| ARINC Incorporated | $132,398 | 6 |
Section 2
Principal Engineer, Software Engineering Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL | $133,141 | 8 |
| Melbourne, FL | $132,970 | 12 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $128,556 | 34 |
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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.