Principal Engineer, Systems Architecture
H-1B Salary Data · 16 certified filings
$166,579Avg. Salary
$138,149Minimum
$190,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal Engineer, Systems Architecture is $166,579 — 37% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 16 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Principal Engineer, Systems Architecture?
The average H-1B salary for Principal Engineer, Systems Architecture is $166,579 based on 16 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $138,149 to $190,000.
$166,579
Average
$138,149
Minimum
$190,000
Maximum
16
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal Engineer, Systems Architecture
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile USA, Inc. | $165,684 | 15 |
Section 2
Principal Engineer, Systems Architecture Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue, WA | $169,760 | 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: Infrastructure & Security. Updated: Q1 FY2025.