Principal QA Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 33 certified filings
$138,074Avg. Salary
$105,000Minimum
$201,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal QA Engineer is $138,074 — 14% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 33 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Principal QA Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Principal QA Engineer is $138,074 based on 33 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $105,000 to $201,000.
$138,074
Average
$105,000
Minimum
$201,000
Maximum
33
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal QA Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC d/b/a Fidelity Investments | $118,826 | 7 |
| ICE Mortgage Technology, Inc. | $139,350 | 4 |
Section 2
Principal QA Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Durham, NC | $116,883 | 5 |
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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.