Principal, Software Development Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 13 certified filings
$196,145Avg. Salary
$112,070Minimum
$264,514Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal, Software Development Engineer is $196,145 — 61% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 13 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Principal, Software Development Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Principal, Software Development Engineer is $196,145 based on 13 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $112,070 to $264,514.
$196,145
Average
$112,070
Minimum
$264,514
Maximum
13
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal, Software Development Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Workday, Inc. | $191,618 | 11 |
Section 2
Related Roles
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Software Developer in Test ($111,272)
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Sr. Specialist, Software Development & Engineering ($136,673)
Software Development Engineering - Advisor I ($143,663)
Software Engineer L3 ($112,492)
Android Software Engineer ($177,691)
Software Engineer ($119,931)
Sr. Software Engineer, Systems Infrastructure ($182,146)
Senior Software Development Engineer L4 ($130,878)
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.