OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Principal Data Engineer
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 recordsPrincipal Data Engineer insights
Total filings1,139All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$142,1411,078 eligible salary records
Employer names384Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$124,576–$169,903Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*203 filings$152,743 median · n=192
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$125k–$150kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 1,078 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Principal Data Engineer892
$141,170 median · n=844 eligible
Principal Data Engineering67
$135,200 median · n=67 eligible
Senior Principal Data Engineer21
$176,982 median · n=20 eligible
Principal Data Engineer I15
$181,016 median · n=14 eligible
Sr. Principal Data Engineer8
$170,000 median · n=7 eligible
Technology Consultant, Principal Data Engineer7
$164,091 median · n=7 eligible
Principal Data Engineer Ii5
$231,900 median · n=5 eligible
Principal Data Engineering (20012.1120)3
$129,955 median · n=2 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Durham, NC149
$131,120 median · n=149 eligible
Westlake, TX73
$127,878 median · n=70 eligible
Riverwoods, IL36
$127,000 median · n=36 eligible
Eden Prairie, MN34
$119,345 median · n=33 eligible
Seattle, WA33
$189,530 median · n=33 eligible
San Francisco, CA32
$167,710 median · n=29 eligible
New York, NY29
$199,000 median · n=26 eligible
Chicago, IL28
$168,329 median · n=26 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
95.9%Certified LCAs
Certified1,092 95.9%
Certified - Withdrawn31 2.7%
Withdrawn13 1.1%
Denied3 0.3%
Denominator: all 1,139 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments117
$136,644 median · n=115 eligible
Fidelity Technology Group, LLC116
$121,222 median · n=115 eligible
Optum Services, Inc.112
$121,100 median · n=109 eligible
Dfs Corporate Services LLC48
$122,000 median · n=47 eligible
Amazon.Com Services LLC19
$189,530 median · n=19 eligible
Wal-Mart Associates, Inc.14
$168,000 median · n=14 eligible
Citizens Financial Group, Inc.13
$151,476 median · n=12 eligible
Mckinsey & Company, Inc. United States12
$222,450 median · n=12 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$142,141Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$115,394
25th percentile$124,576
Median (50th)$142,141
75th percentile$169,903
90th percentile$200,330
n=1,078 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
1,139 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments | Principal Data Engineer | $128,353I-200-26174-040798 Reported wage: $128,353–$177,000 / year Annualized: $128,353 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-12-10 Worker positions: 1 | Jersey City, NJ | 06/23/2026 | 12/11/2026 |
| Fidelity Workplace Investing LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments | Principal Data Engineer | $135,787I-200-26174-041014 Reported wage: $135,787–$171,000 / year Annualized: $135,787 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-12-17 Worker positions: 1 | San Francisco, CA | 06/23/2026 | 12/18/2026 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments | Principal Data Engineer | $149,162I-200-26174-041154 Reported wage: $149,162–$171,175 / year Annualized: $149,162 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-06-28 Worker positions: 1 | Durham, NC | 06/23/2026 | 06/29/2026 |
| Ace American Insurance Company | Principal Data Engineer | $170,300I-200-26174-041364 Reported wage: $170,300 / year Annualized: $170,300 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-12-14 Worker positions: 1 | Jersey City, NJ | 06/23/2026 | 12/15/2026 |
| Octus Intelligence, Inc. | Principal Data Engineer | $205,000I-200-26174-041392 Reported wage: $205,000 / year Annualized: $205,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-07-06 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 06/23/2026 | 07/07/2026 |
| Optum Services, Inc. | Principal Data Engineering | $125,798I-200-26174-042202 Reported wage: $125,798–$198,198 / year Annualized: $125,798 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-12-19 Worker positions: 1 | Minnetonka, MN | 06/23/2026 | 12/20/2026 |
| Optum Services, Inc. | Principal Data Engineering | $130,707I-200-26174-043754 Reported wage: $130,707–$188,760 / year Annualized: $130,707 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-12-10 Worker positions: 1 | Cumming, GA | 06/23/2026 | 12/11/2026 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments | Principal Data Engineer | $140,220I-200-26173-036497 Reported wage: $140,220–$161,375 / year Annualized: $140,220 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-12-12 Worker positions: 1 | Westlake, TX | 06/22/2026 | 12/13/2026 |
| Fidelity Workplace Investing LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments | Principal Data Engineer | $131,120I-200-26173-036569 Reported wage: $131,120–$163,025 / year Annualized: $131,120 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-12-17 Worker positions: 1 | Durham, NC | 06/22/2026 | 12/18/2026 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors Lp | Principal Data Engineer | $240,000I-200-26173-037401 Reported wage: $240,000 / year Annualized: $240,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-06-22 Worker positions: 1 | Charlotte, NC | 06/22/2026 | 06/23/2026 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments | Principal Data Engineer | $131,120I-200-26173-037692 Reported wage: $131,120–$156,725 / year Annualized: $131,120 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-12-15 Worker positions: 1 | Durham, NC | 06/22/2026 | 12/16/2026 |
| Optum Services, Inc. | Principal Data Engineering | $125,798I-200-26173-039198 Reported wage: $125,798–$198,198 / year Annualized: $125,798 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-12-21 Worker positions: 1 | Minnetonka, MN | 06/22/2026 | 12/22/2026 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments | Principal Data Engineer | $129,058I-200-26169-027924 Reported wage: $129,058–$155,000 / year Annualized: $129,058 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-07-05 Worker positions: 1 | Smithfield, RI | 06/18/2026 | 07/06/2026 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments | Principal Data Engineer | $140,220I-200-26169-029627 Reported wage: $140,220–$165,325 / year Annualized: $140,220 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-12-16 Worker positions: 1 | Westlake, TX | 06/18/2026 | 12/17/2026 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments | Principal Data Engineer | $129,055I-200-26169-031812 Reported wage: $129,055–$151,600 / year Annualized: $129,055 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-06-28 Worker positions: 1 | Westlake, TX | 06/18/2026 | 06/29/2026 |
| Model N, Inc | Principal Data Engineer | $174,384I-200-26169-032162 Reported wage: $174,384 / year Annualized: $174,384 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-06-24 Worker positions: 1 | Iowa City, IA | 06/18/2026 | 06/25/2026 |
| Ascentt Systems Inc. | Principal Data Engineer - I | $115,000I-200-26170-032878 Reported wage: $115,000–$135,000 / year Annualized: $115,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-06-28 Worker positions: 1 | Plano, TX | 06/19/2026 | 06/29/2026 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments | Principal Data Engineer | $161,741I-200-26170-032980 Reported wage: $161,741–$172,975 / year Annualized: $161,741 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-12-09 Worker positions: 1 | Durham, NC | 06/19/2026 | 12/10/2026 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments | Principal Data Engineer | $131,120I-200-26170-033406 Reported wage: $131,120–$156,725 / year Annualized: $131,120 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-12-13 Worker positions: 1 | Durham, NC | 06/19/2026 | 12/14/2026 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments | Principal Data Engineer | $161,741I-200-26170-033423 Reported wage: $161,741–$169,800 / year Annualized: $161,741 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-12-03 Worker positions: 1 | Durham, NC | 06/19/2026 | 12/04/2026 |
| Bluecross Blueshield Association | Principal Data Engineer | $190,000I-200-26170-035180 Reported wage: $190,000 / year Annualized: $190,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-07-16 Worker positions: 1 | Chicago, IL | 06/19/2026 | 07/17/2026 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments | Principal Data Engineer | $131,120I-200-26168-023166 Reported wage: $131,120–$171,300 / year Annualized: $131,120 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-25 Employment end: 2029-12-09 Worker positions: 1 | Durham, NC | 06/17/2026 | 12/10/2026 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments | Principal Data Engineer | $147,430I-200-26168-023176 Reported wage: $147,430–$160,650 / year Annualized: $147,430 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-25 Employment end: 2029-12-09 Worker positions: 1 | Durham, NC | 06/17/2026 | 12/10/2026 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments | Principal Data Engineer | $136,223I-200-26167-018916 Reported wage: $136,223–$171,425 / year Annualized: $136,223 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2029-12-04 Worker positions: 1 | Merrimack, NH | 06/16/2026 | 12/05/2026 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments | Principal Data Engineer | $131,120I-200-26167-018949 Reported wage: $131,120–$154,000 / year Annualized: $131,120 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2029-12-10 Worker positions: 1 | Durham, NC | 06/16/2026 | 12/11/2026 |
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