Sr. Principal Software Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 31 certified filings
$195,835Avg. Salary
$127,504Minimum
$400,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Sr. Principal Software Engineer is $195,835 — 61% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 31 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Sr. Principal Software Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Sr. Principal Software Engineer is $195,835 based on 31 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $127,504 to $400,000.
$195,835
Average
$127,504
Minimum
$400,000
Maximum
31
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Sr. Principal Software Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cadence Design Systems, Inc. | $173,148 | 10 |
| Gen Digital Inc. | $206,516 | 3 |
Section 2
Sr. Principal Software Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $192,551 | 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: Software Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.