Senior Principal Software Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 67 certified filings
$179,912Avg. Salary
$110,000Minimum
$282,787Maximum
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 is $179,912 — 48% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 67 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Senior Principal Software Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Senior Principal Software Engineer is $179,912 based on 67 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $110,000 to $282,787.
$179,912
Average
$110,000
Minimum
$282,787
Maximum
67
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Senior Principal Software Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | $234,152 | 10 |
| MANHATTAN ASSOCIATES, INC. | $138,798 | 9 |
| Saama Technologies, LLC | $129,087 | 8 |
| Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. | $154,478 | 5 |
| CBRE, INC. | $167,797 | 5 |
| Red Hat, Inc. | $267,337 | 3 |
Section 2
Senior Principal Software Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CA | $230,413 | 11 |
| Dublin, CA | $154,478 | 5 |
| Atlanta, GA | $143,834 | 11 |
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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.