Principal Software Engineering
H-1B Salary Data · 29 certified filings
$180,139Avg. Salary
$155,019Minimum
$215,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal Software Engineering is $180,139 — 48% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 29 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Principal Software Engineering?
The average H-1B salary for Principal Software Engineering is $180,139 based on 29 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $155,019 to $215,000.
$180,139
Average
$155,019
Minimum
$215,000
Maximum
29
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal Software Engineering
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AT&T SERVICES, INC. | $182,339 | 26 |
Section 2
Principal Software Engineering Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Plano, TX | $182,059 | 11 |
| Dallas, TX | $173,537 | 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: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.