Principal Software Engineer/Developer
H-1B Salary Data · 375 certified filings
$134,750Avg. Salary
$112,840Minimum
$164,486Maximum
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/Developer is $134,750 — 11% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 375 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Principal Software Engineer/Developer?
The average H-1B salary for Principal Software Engineer/Developer is $134,750 based on 375 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $112,840 to $164,486.
$134,750
Average
$112,840
Minimum
$164,486
Maximum
375
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal Software Engineer/Developer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC d/b/a Fidelity Investments | $134,775 | 263 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC | $135,639 | 92 |
| Fidelity Workplace Investing LLC d/b/a Fidelity Investments | $127,454 | 5 |
| National Charitable Services LLC d/b/a Fidelity Investments | $135,499 | 5 |
| Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company d/b/a Fidelity Investments | $125,502 | 5 |
| Fidelity Workplace Investing LLC | $141,170 | 3 |
Section 2
Principal Software Engineer/Developer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $147,405 | 9 |
| Smithfield, RI | $143,037 | 6 |
| Jersey City, NJ | $140,760 | 10 |
| Merrimack, NH | $139,061 | 19 |
| Durham, NC | $135,194 | 182 |
| Westlake, TX | $132,219 | 136 |
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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.