Software Engineer, Principal
H-1B Salary Data · 17 certified filings
$170,195Avg. Salary
$137,000Minimum
$192,481Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Engineer, Principal is $170,195 — 40% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 17 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Engineer, Principal?
The average H-1B salary for Software Engineer, Principal is $170,195 based on 17 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $137,000 to $192,481.
$170,195
Average
$137,000
Minimum
$192,481
Maximum
17
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Engineer, Principal
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Progress Software | $183,779 | 7 |
| MicroStrategy, Inc. | $162,700 | 4 |
Section 2
Related Roles
Research Software Engineer ($137,971)
Staff IT Software Developer ($146,459)
Engineer III, Software ($120,791)
Embedded Software Senior Engineer ($115,419)
Software Engineer Senior Staff ($197,071)
Engineer II - Software ($98,705)
Software Development Engineer - Server ($192,370)
SOFTWARE (JAVA) DEVELOPER ($105,104)
Senior Software Engineer, Data Engineering ($229,520)
Security Software Engineer ($198,502)
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.