Sr. Principal Application Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 13 certified filings
$183,724Avg. Salary
$149,646Minimum
$200,304Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Sr. Principal Application Engineer is $183,724 — 51% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 13 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Sr. Principal Application Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Sr. Principal Application Engineer is $183,724 based on 13 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $149,646 to $200,304.
$183,724
Average
$149,646
Minimum
$200,304
Maximum
13
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Sr. Principal Application Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cadence Design Systems, Inc. | $183,724 | 13 |
Section 2
Sr. Principal Application Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $189,631 | 10 |
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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.