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

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
Rockwell Collins Inc. $128,927 18
Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation $124,099 3
Section 2

Principal Engineer, Systems Engineering Salaries by City

CityAvg. SalaryFilings
Cedar Rapids, IA $125,036 13
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.