OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Data Engineer Principal
Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsData Engineer Principal insights
Total filings19All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$129,81319 eligible salary records
Employer names4Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$100,139–$155,913Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*2 filings$147,475 median · n=2
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$150k–$175kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 19 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Data Engineer Principal13
$108,118 median · n=13 eligible
Big Data Engineer Principal6
$157,575 median · n=6 eligible
Top 2 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Columbus, IN9
$100,277 median · n=9 eligible
Cottage Grove, MN2
$153,413 median · n=2 eligible
Indianapolis, IN2
$113,652 median · n=2 eligible
Land O' Lakes, FL2
$146,568 median · n=2 eligible
Austin, TX1
$165,000 median · n=1 eligible
Lakeville, MN1
$155,000 median · n=1 eligible
Liberty Hill, TX1
$158,325 median · n=1 eligible
Reston, VA1
$165,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
100.0%Certified LCAs
Certified19 100.0%
Denominator: all 19 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Cummins Inc.11
$100,277 median · n=11 eligible
Science Applications International Corporation6
$157,575 median · n=6 eligible
Fedex Dataworks, Inc.1
$128,000 median · n=1 eligible
Federal Express Corporation1
$165,136 median · n=1 eligible
Top 4 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$129,813Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$99,498
25th percentile$100,139
Median (50th)$129,813
75th percentile$155,913
90th percentile$165,000
n=19 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology
Salary filing history
19 matching H-1B filings
Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown below each amount · select a salary for case details
| Employer | Job title | Base salary | Location | Submit date | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cummins Inc. | Data Engineer Principal | $129,813I-200-26091-746996 Reported wage: $129,813–$154,800 / year Annualized: $129,813 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-08 Employment end: 2029-08-08 Worker positions: 1 | Indianapolis, IN | 04/01/2026 | 08/09/2026 |
| Federal Express Corporation | Data Engineer Principal | $165,136I-200-25344-472156 Reported wage: $165,136–$175,136 / year Annualized: $165,136 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-17 Employment end: 2029-02-28 Worker positions: 1 | Land O' Lakes, FL | 12/10/2025 | 03/01/2026 |
| Fedex Dataworks, Inc. | Data Engineer Principal | $128,000I-200-25266-329150 Reported wage: $128,000–$160,000 / year Annualized: $128,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-09-30 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Land O' Lakes, FL | 09/23/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Cummins Inc. | Data Engineer Principal | $139,152I-200-25230-247672 Reported wage: $139,152–$154,800 / year Annualized: $139,152 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-08-25 Employment end: 2028-09-01 Worker positions: 1 | Columbus, IN | 08/18/2025 | 09/02/2025 |
| Cummins Inc. | Data Engineer Principal | $129,813I-200-25206-199627 Reported wage: $129,813–$154,800 / year Annualized: $129,813 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-08-01 Employment end: 2028-12-22 Worker positions: 1 | Columbus, IN | 07/25/2025 | 12/23/2025 |
| Science Applications International Corporation | Big Data Engineer Principal | $158,325I-200-25197-180223 Reported wage: $158,325 / year Annualized: $158,325 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-07-23 Employment end: 2028-07-31 Worker positions: 1 | Liberty Hill, TX | 07/16/2025 | 08/01/2025 |
| Cummins Inc. | Data Engineer Principal | $132,538I-200-25069-760687 Reported wage: $132,538–$171,600 / year Annualized: $132,538 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-03-17 Employment end: 2028-09-04 Worker positions: 1 | Columbus, IN | 03/10/2025 | 09/05/2025 |
| Science Applications International Corporation | Big Data Engineer Principal | $156,825I-200-25002-588499 Reported wage: $156,825 / year Annualized: $156,825 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-01-10 Employment end: 2028-06-12 Worker positions: 1 | Cottage Grove, MN | 01/02/2025 | 06/13/2025 |
| Science Applications International Corporation | Big Data Engineer Principal | $165,000I-200-25002-588590 Reported wage: $165,000 / year Annualized: $165,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-01-10 Employment end: 2028-01-14 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 01/02/2025 | 01/15/2025 |
| Cummins Inc. | Data Engineer Principal | $100,000I-200-24332-503313 Reported wage: $100,000–$150,000 / year Annualized: $100,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-12-04 Employment end: 2028-05-19 Worker positions: 1 | Columbus, IN | 11/26/2024 | 05/20/2025 |
| Cummins Inc. | Data Engineer Principal | $108,118I-200-24204-213475 Reported wage: $108,118–$150,000 / year Annualized: $108,118 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-07-29 Employment end: 2028-01-14 Worker positions: 1 | Columbus, IN | 07/22/2024 | 01/15/2025 |
| Cummins Inc. | Data Engineer Principal | $100,000I-200-24191-183188 Reported wage: $100,000–$150,000 / year Annualized: $100,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-07-16 Employment end: 2028-01-04 Worker positions: 1 | Columbus, IN | 07/09/2024 | 01/05/2025 |
| Science Applications International Corporation | Big Data Engineer Principal | $165,000I-200-24169-120498 Reported wage: $165,000 / year Annualized: $165,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-06-25 Employment end: 2027-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Reston, VA | 06/17/2024 | 07/01/2024 |
| Cummins Inc. | Data Engineer Principal | $100,000I-200-24102-879358 Reported wage: $100,000–$150,000 / year Annualized: $100,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-04-18 Employment end: 2027-10-08 Worker positions: 1 | Columbus, IN | 04/11/2024 | 10/09/2024 |
| Cummins Inc. | Data Engineer Principal | $100,277I-200-23089-890837 Reported wage: $100,277–$141,960 / year Annualized: $100,277 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-04-06 Employment end: 2026-04-19 Worker positions: 1 | Columbus, IN | 03/30/2023 | 04/20/2023 |
| Cummins Inc. | Data Engineer Principal | $97,490I-200-23040-762916 Reported wage: $97,490–$141,960 / year Annualized: $97,490 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-02-16 Employment end: 2026-08-08 Worker positions: 1 | Indianapolis, IN | 02/09/2023 | 08/09/2023 |
| Cummins Inc. | Data Engineer Principal | $94,640I-200-22350-646063 Reported wage: $94,640–$141,960 / year Annualized: $94,640 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2022-12-23 Employment end: 2026-01-08 Worker positions: 1 | Columbus, IN | 12/16/2022 | 01/09/2023 |
| Science Applications International Corporation | Big Data Engineer Principal | $150,000I-200-22137-179470 Reported wage: $150,000 / year Annualized: $150,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-05-24 Employment end: 2025-06-12 Worker positions: 1 | Cottage Grove, MN | 05/17/2022 | 06/13/2022 |
| Science Applications International Corporation | Big Data Engineer Principal | $155,000I-200-22075-984497 Reported wage: $155,000 / year Annualized: $155,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-03-23 Employment end: 2025-04-03 Worker positions: 1 | Lakeville, MN | 03/16/2022 | 04/04/2022 |
These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.