Principal Software Engineer in Test
H-1B Salary Data · 20 certified filings
$154,456Avg. Salary
$95,000Minimum
$219,362Maximum
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 in Test is $154,456 — 27% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 20 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Principal Software Engineer in Test?
The average H-1B salary for Principal Software Engineer in Test is $154,456 based on 20 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $95,000 to $219,362.
$154,456
Average
$95,000
Minimum
$219,362
Maximum
20
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal Software Engineer in Test
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC d/b/a Fidelity Investments | $128,125 | 8 |
| Paycor, Inc. | $147,973 | 3 |
Section 2
Principal Software Engineer in Test Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Westlake, TX | $121,167 | 7 |
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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: Software Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.