Software Engineer Principal
H-1B Salary Data · 39 certified filings
$165,829Avg. Salary
$121,000Minimum
$208,560Maximum
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 $165,829 — 36% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 39 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 $165,829 based on 39 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $121,000 to $208,560.
$165,829
Average
$121,000
Minimum
$208,560
Maximum
39
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Engineer Principal
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | $138,267 | 10 |
| Home Depot Management Company LLC | $189,934 | 10 |
| Worldpay, LLC | $172,115 | 4 |
| Sagent M&C, LLC | $154,141 | 3 |
| CBRE, INC. | $164,408 | 3 |
Section 2
Software Engineer Principal Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | $134,033 | 7 |
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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.