Principal Software Architect
H-1B Salary Data · 21 certified filings
$182,319Avg. Salary
$108,826Minimum
$290,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal Software Architect is $182,319 — 50% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 21 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Principal Software Architect?
The average H-1B salary for Principal Software Architect is $182,319 based on 21 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $108,826 to $290,000.
$182,319
Average
$108,826
Minimum
$290,000
Maximum
21
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal Software Architect
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| B1 IT Solutions, Inc | $130,242 | 3 |
| DISNEY PARKS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES CO., LLC | $214,443 | 3 |
Section 2
Related Roles
Executive Director, Principal Software Engineer ($220,861)
Staff, Software Engineer ($162,042)
Staff Software Development Engineer L5 ($149,272)
Software Developer Engineer ($124,204)
Software Developer Sr. ($130,097)
Software Development Engineer in Testing ($104,577)
Associate Director, Software Engineering ($178,902)
Software Engineer, Senior ($143,636)
Software Development Engineer in Test II ($124,445)
Director of Software Engineering ($228,089)
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: Software Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.