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
Sr. Full Stack Software Engineer ($125,602)
Senior Mobile Engineer ($171,404)
Senior Specialist - Software Engineering ($124,695)
Sr. Specialist - Software Development & Engineering ($131,319)
Software Development Engineer - UI ($186,568)
Software Developer (Java Developer) ($107,648)
ARCHITECT I - SOFTWARE TESTING ($101,422)
Software Developer - Applications ($106,401)
Senior Software Engineer, Data Engineering ($229,520)
Sr Associate Software Development Engineer ($120,567)
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.