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Principal Associate

Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.

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Principal Associate insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings693All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$100,235665 eligible salary records
Employer names46Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$90,300–$124,100Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
03469103138FY 2016: 20 filings16FY 2017: 26 filings17FY 2018: 26 filings18FY 2019: 56 filings19FY 2020: 64 filings20FY 2021: 55 filings21FY 2022: 79 filings22FY 2023: 72 filings23FY 2024: 76 filings24FY 2025: 96 filings25FY 2026: 123 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*123 filings$131,155 median · n=120

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$75k–$100kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 665 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Principal Associate, Data Science406
$102,274 median · n=400 eligible
Principal Associate, Quantitative Analysis166
$99,300 median · n=157 eligible
Principal Associate Scientist31
$114,700 median · n=26 eligible
Principal Associate, Database Administrator12
$90,300 median · n=12 eligible
Principal Associate, Data Scientist12
$130,073 median · n=12 eligible
Principal Associate6
$94,000 median · n=3 eligible
Principal Associate, Quantitative Analyst6
$100,235 median · n=6 eligible
Principal Associate (Azure Lead)3
$82,056 median · n=3 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Mclean, VA308
$102,274 median · n=297 eligible
New York, NY113
$108,306 median · n=110 eligible
Plano, TX67
$90,300 median · n=67 eligible
Cambridge, MA41
$105,872 median · n=36 eligible
Mclean, VIRGINIA24
$84,677 median · n=24 eligible
San Francisco, CA20
$104,801 median · n=18 eligible
Richmond, VA18
$90,317 median · n=18 eligible
Waltham, MA12
$111,238 median · n=11 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
96.1%Certified LCAs
Certified666 96.1%
Certified - Withdrawn21 3.0%
Withdrawn5 0.7%
Denied1 0.1%

Denominator: all 693 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Capital One Services, LLC399
$99,300 median · n=389 eligible
Capital One, National Association197
$110,739 median · n=194 eligible
Capital One Services Ii LLC18
$99,300 median · n=13 eligible
Biogen, Inc.10
$90,571 median · n=10 eligible
Alnylam Us, Inc.7
$107,000 median · n=7 eligible
Eli Lilly And Company6
$122,500 median · n=6 eligible
Strand Therapeutics Inc.5
$103,043 median · n=5 eligible
Dragonfly Therapeutics, Inc.4
$138,000 median · n=3 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$100,235Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$84,677
25th percentile$90,300
Median (50th)$100,235
75th percentile$124,100
90th percentile$148,785

n=665 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

693 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
Capital One, National AssociationPrincipal Associate, Data Science

Filing details

$150,433 /yr

I-200-26169-031866
Reported wage: $150,433–$233,100 / year
Annualized: $150,433
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-06-22
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

New York, NY06/18/202606/23/2026
Capital One Services, LLCPrincipal Associate, Data Science

Filing details

$125,836 /yr

I-200-26169-032011
Reported wage: $125,836–$194,300 / year
Annualized: $125,836
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-06-23
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Riverwoods, IL06/18/202606/24/2026
Capital One, National AssociationPrincipal Associate, Data Scientist

Filing details

$150,433 /yr

I-200-26169-032023
Reported wage: $150,433–$233,100 / year
Annualized: $150,433
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-06-21
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

New York, NY06/18/202606/22/2026
Capital One Services, LLCPrincipal Associate, Data Science

Filing details

$159,252 /yr

I-200-26169-032043
Reported wage: $159,252–$233,100 / year
Annualized: $159,252
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-07-05
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Jose, CA06/18/202607/06/2026
Capital One, National AssociationPrincipal Associate, Data Science

Filing details

$169,541 /yr

I-200-26159-990321
Reported wage: $169,541–$233,100 / year
Annualized: $169,541
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-15
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

New York, NY06/08/202610/01/2026
Capital One, National AssociationPrincipal Associate, Data Science

Filing details

$131,155 /yr

I-200-26158-989826
Reported wage: $131,155–$213,700 / year
Annualized: $131,155
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-12
Employment end: 2029-12-03
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Mclean, VA06/07/202612/04/2026
Capital One Services, LLCPrincipal Associate, Data Science

Filing details

$131,155 /yr

I-200-26153-974189
Reported wage: $131,155–$213,700 / year
Annualized: $131,155
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-09
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Mclean, VA06/02/202610/01/2026
Alloy Therapeutics, Inc.Principal Associate Scientist

Filing details

$117,000 /yr

I-200-26149-960224
Reported wage: $117,000 / year
Annualized: $117,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-04
Employment end: 2029-06-21
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Waltham, MA05/28/202606/22/2026
Capital One, National AssociationPrincipal Associate, Data Science

Filing details

$150,433 /yr

I-200-26147-951873
Reported wage: $150,433–$233,100 / year
Annualized: $150,433
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-03
Employment end: 2029-05-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

New York, NY05/27/202606/01/2026
Solid Biosciences Inc.Principal Associate Scientist, Analytical Development

Filing details

$114,322 /yr

I-200-26146-949460
Reported wage: $114,322 / year
Annualized: $114,322
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-02
Employment end: 2029-09-28
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Charlestown, MA05/26/202609/29/2026
Capital One Services, LLCPrincipal Associate, Quantitative Analysis

Filing details

$143,395 /yr

I-200-26142-940760
Reported wage: $143,395–$213,700 / year
Annualized: $143,395
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-01
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Mclean, VA05/22/202610/01/2026
Capital One Services, LLCPrincipal Associate, Quantitative Analysis

Filing details

$143,395 /yr

I-200-26142-941565
Reported wage: $143,395–$213,700 / year
Annualized: $143,395
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-01
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Mclean, VA05/22/202610/01/2026
Capital One Services, LLCPrincipal Associate, Data Science

Filing details

$131,155 /yr

I-200-26142-944355
Reported wage: $131,155–$213,700 / year
Annualized: $131,155
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-01
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Mclean, VA05/22/202610/01/2026
Capital One Services, LLCPrincipal Associate, Quantitative Analysis

Filing details

$127,100 /yr

I-200-26141-935189
Reported wage: $127,100–$213,700 / year
Annualized: $127,100
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-28
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Mclean, VA05/20/202610/01/2026
Capital One Services, LLCPrincipal Associate, Quantitative Analysis

Filing details

$119,126 /yr

I-200-26139-926884
Reported wage: $119,126–$213,700 / year
Annualized: $119,126
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-27
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Mclean, VA05/19/202610/01/2026
Capital One, National AssociationPrincipal Associate, Data Science

Filing details

$150,433 /yr

I-200-26135-914174
Reported wage: $150,433–$233,100 / year
Annualized: $150,433
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-22
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

New York, NY05/15/202610/01/2026
Capital One, National AssociationPrincipal Associate, Data Science

Filing details

$169,541 /yr

I-200-26135-917436
Reported wage: $169,541–$233,100 / year
Annualized: $169,541
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-22
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

New York, NY05/15/202610/01/2026
Capital One Services, LLCPrincipal Associate, Quantitative Analysis

Filing details

$143,395 /yr

I-200-26135-918912
Reported wage: $143,395–$213,700 / year
Annualized: $143,395
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-22
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Mclean, VA05/15/202610/01/2026
Capital One, National AssociationPrincipal Associate, Data Science

Filing details

$128,043 /yr

I-200-26137-919937
Reported wage: $128,043–$194,300 / year
Annualized: $128,043
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-22
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Plano, TX05/17/202610/01/2026
Capital One Services, LLCPrincipal Associate, Quantitative Analysis

Filing details

$127,100 /yr

I-200-26135-913753
Reported wage: $127,100–$213,700 / year
Annualized: $127,100
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-21
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Mclean, VA05/14/202610/01/2026
Capital One Services, LLCPrincipal Associate, Data Science

Filing details

$131,155 /yr

I-200-26133-905806
Reported wage: $131,155–$213,700 / year
Annualized: $131,155
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-20
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Mclean, VA05/13/202610/01/2026
Capital One, National AssociationPrincipal Associate, Data Science

Filing details

$131,155 /yr

I-200-26132-901136
Reported wage: $131,155–$213,700 / year
Annualized: $131,155
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-19
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Mclean, VA05/12/202610/01/2026
Capital One, National AssociationPrincipal Associate, Data Science

Filing details

$125,836 /yr

I-200-26132-901689
Reported wage: $125,836–$194,300 / year
Annualized: $125,836
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-19
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Chicago, IL05/12/202610/01/2026
Capital One Services, LLCPrincipal Associate, Quantitative Analysis

Filing details

$127,100 /yr

I-200-26131-895479
Reported wage: $127,100–$213,700 / year
Annualized: $127,100
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-18
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Mclean, VA05/11/202610/01/2026
Capital One Services, LLCPrincipal Associate, Data Science

Filing details

$131,155 /yr

I-200-26128-889419
Reported wage: $131,155–$213,700 / year
Annualized: $131,155
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-15
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Mclean, VA05/08/202610/01/2026

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.