Software Senior Principal Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 34 certified filings
$220,070Avg. Salary
$179,721Minimum
$287,042Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Senior Principal Engineer is $220,070 — 81% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 34 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Senior Principal Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Software Senior Principal Engineer is $220,070 based on 34 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $179,721 to $287,042.
$220,070
Average
$179,721
Minimum
$287,042
Maximum
34
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Senior Principal Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| EMC Corporation | $228,790 | 15 |
| Dell Products L.P. | $215,936 | 14 |
| Boomi L.P. | $186,133 | 3 |
Section 2
Software Senior Principal Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $219,467 | 5 |
| Round Rock, TX | $211,040 | 8 |
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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.