OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Principal Analyst
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsPrincipal Analyst insights
Total filings473All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$124,100418 eligible salary records
Employer names194Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$102,839–$144,381Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*50 filings$145,340 median · n=49
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$100k–$125kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 418 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Principal Analyst75
$115,232 median · n=67 eligible
Principal Analyst, Data Science17
$102,253 median · n=15 eligible
Principal Analyst, Technical17
$143,222 median · n=11 eligible
Principal Analyst, Statistical Programming15
$137,966 median · n=15 eligible
Business Engagement & Technology Principal Analyst13
$151,923 median · n=13 eligible
Business Engagement & Technology Senior Principal Analyst10
$160,138 median · n=10 eligible
Principal Analyst, Applications Support10
$131,434 median · n=8 eligible
Principal Analyst Quality Management9
$102,116 median · n=8 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Boston, MA43
$144,040 median · n=39 eligible
Bellevue, WA30
$137,399 median · n=20 eligible
Malta, NY27
$87,662 median · n=24 eligible
Cambridge, MA23
$138,000 median · n=21 eligible
New York, NY11
$146,000 median · n=7 eligible
Atlanta, GA10
$134,000 median · n=9 eligible
El Segundo, CA10
$111,613 median · n=5 eligible
Framingham, MA9
$96,565 median · n=8 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
88.8%Certified LCAs
Certified420 88.8%
Certified - Withdrawn40 8.5%
Withdrawn11 2.3%
Denied2 0.4%
Denominator: all 473 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
T-Mobile Usa, Inc.60
$137,017 median · n=44 eligible
Globalfoundries U.S., Inc.42
$89,835 median · n=37 eligible
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated32
$156,825 median · n=31 eligible
Biogen, Inc.21
$137,966 median · n=21 eligible
Directv LLC12
$111,613 median · n=7 eligible
Staples, Inc.12
$98,203 median · n=11 eligible
Liberty Mutual Group Inc.11
$102,253 median · n=10 eligible
World Fuel Services Corporation7
$130,000 median · n=7 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$124,100Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$88,000
25th percentile$102,839
Median (50th)$124,100
75th percentile$144,381
90th percentile$157,773
n=418 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
473 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockstar Games, Inc. | Principal Analyst: Data Governance | $185,000I-200-26173-038182 Reported wage: $185,000–$205,000 / year Annualized: $185,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-10-29 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 06/22/2026 | 10/30/2026 |
| Techaspect Solutions, LLC | Principal Analyst - Digital Strategy | $160,000I-200-26169-032260 Reported wage: $160,000–$190,000 / year Annualized: $160,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-07-31 Worker positions: 1 | Medford, NJ | 06/18/2026 | 08/01/2026 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments | Principal Analyst | $120,266I-200-26173-036357 Reported wage: $120,266–$143,050 / year Annualized: $120,266 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-06-28 Worker positions: 1 | Merrimack, NH | 06/21/2026 | 06/29/2026 |
| Biogen, Inc. | Principal Analyst, Statistical Programming | $127,858I-200-26168-025448 Reported wage: $127,858–$177,000 / year Annualized: $127,858 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-25 Employment end: 2029-06-28 Worker positions: 1 | Medway, MA | 06/17/2026 | 06/29/2026 |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | Principal Analyst, Cybersecurity Vulnerability Management | $154,586I-200-26163-008318 Reported wage: $154,586–$202,900 / year Annualized: $154,586 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-18 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Marlborough, MA | 06/11/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Twilio, Inc. | Principal Analyst, Workforce Insights | $237,894.74I-200-26159-992322 Reported wage: $237,894.74 / year Annualized: $237,895 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-15 Employment end: 2029-11-24 Worker positions: 1 | Cumming, GA | 06/08/2026 | 11/25/2026 |
| Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc. | Principal Analyst, Functional Applications - Warehouse Mgmt. | $136,115I-200-26159-992737 Reported wage: $136,115–$181,100 / year Annualized: $136,115 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-15 Employment end: 2029-06-21 Worker positions: 1 | Hiram, OH | 06/08/2026 | 06/22/2026 |
| Biogen, Inc. | Principal Analyst, Statistical Programming | $137,696I-200-26155-983143 Reported wage: $137,696–$155,000 / year Annualized: $137,696 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-11 Employment end: 2029-07-05 Worker positions: 1 | Research Triangle Park, NC | 06/04/2026 | 07/06/2026 |
| Globalfoundries U.S., Inc. | Principal Analyst It Business Analysis | $100,880I-200-26152-968671 Reported wage: $100,880–$146,000 / year Annualized: $100,880 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-08 Employment end: 2029-10-12 Worker positions: 1 | Malta, NY | 06/01/2026 | 10/13/2026 |
| Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc. | Principal Analyst, Functional Applications - Warehouse Mgmt. | $136,115I-200-26152-969481 Reported wage: $136,115–$181,100 / year Annualized: $136,115 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-08 Employment end: 2029-06-21 Worker positions: 1 | Hiram, OH | 06/01/2026 | 06/22/2026 |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | Business Engagement & Technology Senior Principal Analyst | $164,400I-200-26148-959780 Reported wage: $164,400–$246,600 / year Annualized: $164,400 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-04 Employment end: 2029-06-14 Worker positions: 1 | Apex, NC | 05/28/2026 | 06/15/2026 |
| Shire Human Genetic Therapies Inc. | Project Management, Principal Analyst | $140,000I-200-26148-959786 Reported wage: $140,000 / year Annualized: $140,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-04 Employment end: 2027-11-17 Worker positions: 1 | Lexington, MA | 05/28/2026 | 11/18/2026 |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | Senior Principal Analyst, Global Patient Safety Technology | $164,400I-200-26138-923312 Reported wage: $164,400–$246,600 / year Annualized: $164,400 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-26 Employment end: 2029-06-14 Worker positions: 1 | Apex, NC | 05/18/2026 | 06/15/2026 |
| Catalent Indiana, LLC | Principal Analyst, Portfolio | $115,728.45I-200-26138-924010 Reported wage: $115,728.45 / year Annualized: $115,728 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-26 Employment end: 2029-09-28 Worker positions: 1 | Bloomington, IN | 05/18/2026 | 09/29/2026 |
| Biogen, Inc. | Sr Principal Analyst, Statistical Programming | $153,962I-200-26135-915525 Reported wage: $153,962–$194,000 / year Annualized: $153,962 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-22 Employment end: 2029-05-21 Worker positions: 1 | Durham, NC | 05/15/2026 | 05/22/2026 |
| Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC | Product Marketing Principal Analyst | $152,000I-200-26134-911071 Reported wage: $152,000–$200,560 / year Annualized: $152,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-21 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 05/14/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Western Alliance Bank | Principal Analyst | $122,251.03I-200-26132-901468 Reported wage: $122,251.03 / year Annualized: $122,251 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-19 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Phoenix, AZ | 05/12/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Western Alliance Bank | Principal Analyst | $128,894.86I-200-26132-901493 Reported wage: $128,894.86 / year Annualized: $128,895 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-19 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Phoenix, AZ | 05/12/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Credera Enterprises Company LLC | Principal Analyst – Digital Strategy | $160,000I-200-26133-902477 Reported wage: $160,000–$190,000 / year Annualized: $160,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-19 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Medford, NJ | 05/12/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC | Sr. Principal Analyst, Org Excellence | $152,000I-200-26120-853231 Reported wage: $152,000–$203,200 / year Annualized: $152,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-07 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Scottsdale, AZ | 04/30/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | Business Engagement & Technology Principal Analyst | $178,131I-200-26120-855032 Reported wage: $178,131–$214,200 / year Annualized: $178,131 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-07 Employment end: 2029-10-22 Worker positions: 1 | Boston, MA | 04/30/2026 | 10/23/2026 |
| Biogen, Inc. | Principal Analyst, Statistical Programming | $137,696I-200-26119-848972 Reported wage: $137,696–$168,000 / year Annualized: $137,696 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-06 Employment end: 2029-05-24 Worker positions: 1 | Durham, NC | 04/29/2026 | 05/25/2026 |
| Globalfoundries U.S., Inc. | Principal Analyst It Business Analysis | $86,000I-200-26118-843855 Reported wage: $86,000–$145,000 / year Annualized: $86,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-05 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Denton, TX | 04/28/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Institute Of Gas Technology | Principal Analyst I-S | $145,340I-200-26106-803597 Reported wage: $145,340 / year Annualized: $145,340 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-23 Employment end: 2029-10-01 Worker positions: 1 | Des Plaines, IL | 04/16/2026 | 10/02/2026 |
| Fifth Third Bank, National Association | Audit Data Analytics Principal Analyst | $140,250I-200-26105-795520 Reported wage: $140,250 / year Annualized: $140,250 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-22 Employment end: 2029-09-29 Worker positions: 1 | Rosemont, IL | 04/15/2026 | 09/30/2026 |
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