Principal Software Engineer - It
H-1B Salary Data · 41 certified filings
$148,304Avg. Salary
$129,218Minimum
$201,000Maximum
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 - It is $148,304 — 22% 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 - It?
The average H-1B salary for Principal Software Engineer - It is $148,304 based on 41 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $129,218 to $201,000.
$148,304
Average
$129,218
Minimum
$201,000
Maximum
41
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal Software Engineer - It
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Dell USA L.P. | $148,933 | 38 |
Section 2
Principal Software Engineer - It Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Round Rock, TX | $145,529 | 27 |
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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.