Senior Principal Software Engineer - It
H-1B Salary Data · 30 certified filings
$166,276Avg. Salary
$144,531Minimum
$186,439Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Senior Principal Software Engineer - It is $166,276 — 37% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 30 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Senior Principal Software Engineer - It?
The average H-1B salary for Senior Principal Software Engineer - It is $166,276 based on 30 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $144,531 to $186,439.
$166,276
Average
$144,531
Minimum
$186,439
Maximum
30
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Senior Principal Software Engineer - It
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Dell USA L.P. | $166,942 | 26 |
| EMC Corporation | $161,940 | 4 |
Section 2
Senior Principal Software Engineer - It Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Round Rock, TX | $167,015 | 27 |
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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.