Senior Principal Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 36 certified filings
$189,376Avg. Salary
$116,189Minimum
$260,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Senior Principal Engineer is $189,376 — 56% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 36 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Senior Principal Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Senior Principal Engineer is $189,376 based on 36 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $116,189 to $260,000.
$189,376
Average
$116,189
Minimum
$260,000
Maximum
36
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Senior Principal Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SambaNova Systems Inc. | $211,141 | 6 |
| Autodesk, Inc. | $189,359 | 4 |
| Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) | $231,276 | 3 |
| Arm, Inc. | $175,753 | 3 |
Section 2
Related Roles
Commissioning Engineer ($111,754)
Staff Firmware Engineer ($190,450)
Technology Specialists ($179,635)
System Development Engineer Iii ($169,257)
Associate Principal - Architecture ($136,390)
Senior Quality Analyst ($104,168)
Senior Salesforce Developer ($142,102)
R&D Engineer Ic Design ($178,767)
Group Project Manager - Us ($136,147)
Solutions Architect Ii ($152,554)
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.