Principal Test Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 20 certified filings
$141,715Avg. Salary
$107,307Minimum
$180,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal Test Engineer is $141,715 — 17% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 20 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Principal Test Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Principal Test Engineer is $141,715 based on 20 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $107,307 to $180,000.
$141,715
Average
$107,307
Minimum
$180,000
Maximum
20
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal Test Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| REI Systems Inc. | $134,914 | 7 |
| Liberty Mutual Technology Group Inc. | $156,668 | 3 |
Section 2
Related Roles
Validation Specialist ($94,379)
Quality Engineer Ii ($95,425)
Manufacturing Engineer ($97,994)
Senior Software Developer ($127,919)
Principal Electrical Engineer ($161,546)
QA Lead ($102,442)
Senior Controls Engineer ($126,167)
Data Scientist I ($107,924)
Engineering Technical Leader ($173,169)
Lead Analytics Consultant ($168,226)
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.