Principal Software Engineer I
H-1B Salary Data · 19 certified filings
$165,634Avg. Salary
$133,973Minimum
$233,500Maximum
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 I is $165,634 — 36% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 19 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Principal Software Engineer I?
The average H-1B salary for Principal Software Engineer I is $165,634 based on 19 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $133,973 to $233,500.
$165,634
Average
$133,973
Minimum
$233,500
Maximum
19
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal Software Engineer I
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Charter Communications, Inc. | $153,541 | 11 |
| MCKINSEY & COMPANY, INC. UNITED STATES | $204,100 | 3 |
Section 2
Principal Software Engineer I Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Village, CO | $159,355 | 6 |
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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.