Principal Engineer, Systems Engineering
H-1B Salary Data · 23 certified filings
$128,428Avg. Salary
$108,139Minimum
$146,973Maximum
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 Engineering is $128,428 — 6% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 23 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Principal Engineer, Systems Engineering?
The average H-1B salary for Principal Engineer, Systems Engineering is $128,428 based on 23 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $108,139 to $146,973.
$128,428
Average
$108,139
Minimum
$146,973
Maximum
23
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal Engineer, Systems Engineering
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwell Collins Inc. | $128,927 | 18 |
| Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation | $124,099 | 3 |
Section 2
Principal Engineer, Systems Engineering Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $125,036 | 13 |
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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.