Principal Mechanical Engineer

H-1B Salary Data · 10 certified filings

$169,665Avg. Salary
$123,198Minimum
$327,000Maximum

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal Mechanical Engineer is $169,665 — 40% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 10 certified filings across all employers.

Section 1

What is the average H-1B salary for Principal Mechanical Engineer?

The average H-1B salary for Principal Mechanical Engineer is $169,665 based on 10 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $123,198 to $327,000.

$169,665
Average
$123,198
Minimum
$327,000
Maximum
10
Filings
Section 2

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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.