Principal Systems Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 64 certified filings
$150,829Avg. Salary
$111,796Minimum
$265,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal Systems Engineer is $150,829 — 24% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 64 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Principal Systems Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Principal Systems Engineer is $150,829 based on 64 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $111,796 to $265,000.
$150,829
Average
$111,796
Minimum
$265,000
Maximum
64
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal Systems Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC d/b/a Fidelity Investments | $128,378 | 18 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | $143,987 | 5 |
| Medtronic, Inc. | $126,055 | 3 |
| National Railroad Passenger Corporation | $148,230 | 3 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | $201,800 | 3 |
Section 2
Principal Systems Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Durham, NC | $126,674 | 10 |
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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.