Principal Systems Software Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 10 certified filings
$265,823Avg. Salary
$210,227Minimum
$272,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal Systems Software Engineer is $265,823 — 119% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 10 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Principal Systems Software Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Principal Systems Software Engineer is $265,823 based on 10 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $210,227 to $272,000.
$265,823
Average
$210,227
Minimum
$272,000
Maximum
10
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal Systems Software Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | $272,000 | 9 |
Section 2
Related Roles
Systems Software Engineer ($99,946)
Sr. Software Engineer II ($167,993)
Software Apps Engineer II ($150,574)
Software Design Engineer ($114,821)
Principal Software Architect ($182,318)
ARCHITECT I - SOFTWARE TESTING ($101,422)
SDET (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER IN TEST) ($96,307)
Software Developer Applications ($106,116)
IT Consultant(Software Developer) ($129,202)
Software Engineer SMTS ($185,154)
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.