Software Principal Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 87 certified filings
$185,089Avg. Salary
$112,923Minimum
$250,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Principal Engineer is $185,089 — 52% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 87 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Principal Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Software Principal Engineer is $185,089 based on 87 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $112,923 to $250,000.
$185,089
Average
$112,923
Minimum
$250,000
Maximum
87
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Principal Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| EMC Corporation | $195,060 | 32 |
| Dell Products L.P. | $186,585 | 29 |
| Boomi L.P. | $179,545 | 12 |
| Sophos, Inc. | $171,933 | 4 |
Section 2
Software Principal Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CA | $211,153 | 6 |
| Seattle, WA | $211,056 | 8 |
| Round Rock, TX | $187,445 | 22 |
| Austin, TX | $184,273 | 10 |
| Conshohocken, PA | $175,629 | 6 |
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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.