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

Section 2

Principal Systems Engineer Salaries by City

CityAvg. SalaryFilings
Durham, NC $126,674 10
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.