Principal Software Developer
H-1B Salary Data · 26 certified filings
$155,970Avg. Salary
$95,000Minimum
$245,232Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal Software Developer is $155,970 — 28% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 26 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Principal Software Developer?
The average H-1B salary for Principal Software Developer is $155,970 based on 26 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $95,000 to $245,232.
$155,970
Average
$95,000
Minimum
$245,232
Maximum
26
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal Software Developer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Savvas Learning Company LLC | $162,750 | 4 |
| Incandescent Technologies Inc. | $114,333 | 3 |
Section 2
Related Roles
Lead Solutions Architect ($153,983)
Security Engineer Iii ($185,639)
Principal Product Owner ($135,761)
Mechanical Engineering ($168,676)
Sr. Staff SW Engineer ($166,348)
Developer ($94,200)
Staff, Software Engineer (L4) ($223,800)
Technical Infrastructure Program Manager Iii ($154,268)
Asic Engineer, Design Verification ($195,118)
Senior Cloud Engineer ($130,164)
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.