Principal Software Development Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 187 certified filings
$208,414Avg. Salary
$96,000Minimum
$300,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal Software Development Engineer is $208,414 — 72% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 187 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 $208,414 based on 187 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $96,000 to $300,000.
$208,414
Average
$96,000
Minimum
$300,000
Maximum
187
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal Software Development Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | $222,195 | 78 |
| AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTER U.S., INC. | $213,713 | 14 |
| Fortinet, Inc. | $199,322 | 10 |
| Expedia, Inc. | $187,840 | 9 |
| Zscaler, Inc. | $231,271 | 8 |
| CVS Shared Services Resources LLC | $205,500 | 6 |
| CarGurus, Inc. | $192,516 | 6 |
| Autodesk, Inc. | $172,823 | 5 |
| AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. | $216,114 | 5 |
| Caremark LLC | $187,703 | 4 |
| CVS Pharmacy Inc. | $219,720 | 4 |
| Zillow, Inc. | $210,676 | 3 |
| F5, Inc. | $226,700 | 3 |
Section 2
Principal Software Development Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| East Palo Alto, CA | $250,376 | 5 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $238,560 | 18 |
| Santa Clara, CA | $234,066 | 9 |
| San Jose, CA | $229,702 | 12 |
| Seattle, WA | $210,457 | 62 |
| Bellevue, WA | $197,072 | 11 |
| San Diego, CA | $192,236 | 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.