Principal, Software Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 41 certified filings
$168,250Avg. Salary
$143,200Minimum
$220,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal, Software Engineer is $168,250 — 38% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 41 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Principal, Software Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Principal, Software Engineer is $168,250 based on 41 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $143,200 to $220,000.
$168,250
Average
$143,200
Minimum
$220,000
Maximum
41
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal, Software Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. | $170,660 | 32 |
| CoreLogic Solutions, LLC | $152,040 | 5 |
Section 2
Principal, Software Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Bentonville, AR | $180,484 | 16 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $153,053 | 13 |
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Engineer III, Software ($120,791)
Software Engineer - AVP ($157,258)
R&D Engineer 3, Software ($137,437)
Senior Software Engineer III ($153,592)
Software Engineer, Manager ($149,847)
Jr. Software Engineer ($104,626)
Specialist, Software Engineer ($120,556)
Sr. Software Engineer, Systems Infrastructure ($182,146)
SOFTWARE (JAVA) DEVELOPER ($105,104)
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.