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Principal Data Engineer I

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Principal Data Engineer I insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings19All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$212,79418 eligible salary records
Employer names11Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$151,250–$224,975Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
035810FY 2022: 3 filings22FY 2023: 1 filings23FY 2024: 9 filings24FY 2025: 2 filings25FY 2026: 4 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*4 filings$205,588 median · n=3

*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
$200k–$225kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 18 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 Data Engineer I13
$205,244 median · n=12 eligible
Principal Data Engineer Ii4
$236,450 median · n=4 eligible
It Principal Data Engineer I1
$140,000 median · n=1 eligible
Principal Data Engineer Is1
$103,418 median · n=1 eligible

Top 4 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
Atlanta, GA4
$218,744 median · n=4 eligible
Chicago, IL2
$223,400 median · n=2 eligible
Englewood, CO2
$133,307 median · n=1 eligible
New York, NY2
$230,500 median · n=2 eligible
Seattle, WA2
$222,450 median · n=2 eligible
Bristow, VA1
$157,132 median · n=1 eligible
Irving, TX1
$150,000 median · n=1 eligible
Los Angeles, CA1
$225,000 median · n=1 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
94.7%Certified LCAs
Certified18 94.7%
Certified - Withdrawn1 5.3%

Denominator: all 19 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Mckinsey & Company, Inc. United States10
$224,950 median · n=10 eligible
Charter Communications Inc.2
$133,307 median · n=1 eligible
Ascentt Systems Inc1
$155,000 median · n=1 eligible
Butcherbox Opco, LLC1
$157,132 median · n=1 eligible
Idexx Laboratories, Inc.1
$135,000 median · n=1 eligible
Providence Health & Services1
$103,418 median · n=1 eligible
Vizio Services, LLC1
$220,000 median · n=1 eligible
Western Alliance Bank1
$150,000 median · n=1 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
$212,794Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$134,492
25th percentile$151,250
Median (50th)$212,794
75th percentile$224,975
90th percentile$234,630

n=18 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

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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
World Kinect Corporation F/K/A World Fuel Services CorporationIt Principal Data Engineer I

Filing details

$140,000 /yr

I-200-26125-868041
Reported wage: $140,000 / year
Annualized: $140,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-12
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Miami, FL05/05/202610/01/2026
Mckinsey & Company, Inc. United StatesPrincipal Data Engineer I

Filing details

$205,588 /yr

I-200-26063-680913
Reported wage: $205,588 / year
Annualized: $205,588
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-11
Employment end: 2029-08-13
Worker positions: 1

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

Atlanta, GA03/04/202608/14/2026
Mckinsey & Company, Inc. United StatesPrincipal Data Engineer Ii

Filing details

$264,700 /yr

I-200-25337-455203
Reported wage: $264,700 / year
Annualized: $264,700
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-12-10
Employment end: 2029-04-19
Worker positions: 1

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

Atlanta, GA12/03/202504/20/2026
Charter Communications Inc.Principal Data Engineer I

Filing details

$144,914 /yr

I-200-25064-748003
Reported wage: $144,914–$196,460 / year
Annualized: $144,914
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-21
Employment end: 2028-08-08
Worker positions: 1

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

Englewood, CO03/05/202508/09/2025
Mckinsey & Company, Inc. United StatesPrincipal Data Engineer Ii

Filing details

$241,000 /yr

I-200-25233-258022
Reported wage: $241,000 / year
Annualized: $241,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-08-28
Employment end: 2029-02-14
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY08/21/202502/15/2026
Mckinsey & Company, Inc. United StatesPrincipal Data Engineer I

Filing details

$220,000 /yr

I-200-25125-936543
Reported wage: $220,000 / year
Annualized: $220,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-12
Employment end: 2028-08-15
Worker positions: 1

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

Chicago, IL05/05/202508/16/2025
Mckinsey & Company, Inc. United StatesPrincipal Data Engineer I

Filing details

$226,800 /yr

I-200-24242-302294
Reported wage: $226,800 / year
Annualized: $226,800
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-09-06
Employment end: 2028-02-27
Worker positions: 1

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

Chicago, IL08/29/202402/28/2025
Mckinsey & Company, Inc. United StatesPrincipal Data Engineer Ii

Filing details

$231,900 /yr

I-200-24229-274327
Reported wage: $231,900 / year
Annualized: $231,900
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-08-23
Employment end: 2027-10-20
Worker positions: 1

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

Atlanta, GA08/16/202410/21/2024
Providence Health & ServicesPrincipal Data Engineer Is

Filing details

$103,418 /yr

I-200-24220-251671
Reported wage: $103,418–$170,000 / year
Annualized: $103,418
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-08-14
Employment end: 2027-10-24
Worker positions: 1

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

Winchester, CA08/07/202410/25/2024
Ascentt Systems IncPrincipal Data Engineer I

Filing details

$155,000 /yr

I-200-24117-931358
Reported wage: $155,000 / year
Annualized: $155,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-05-03
Employment end: 2027-05-02
Worker positions: 1

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

Plano, TX04/26/202405/03/2024
Mckinsey & Company, Inc. United StatesPrincipal Data Engineer I

Filing details

$224,900 /yr

I-200-24099-865019
Reported wage: $224,900 / year
Annualized: $224,900
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-15
Employment end: 2027-04-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Seattle, WA04/08/202405/01/2024
Mckinsey & Company, Inc. United StatesPrincipal Data Engineer I

Filing details

$204,900 /yr

I-200-24059-755239
Reported wage: $204,900 / year
Annualized: $204,900
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-03-06
Employment end: 2027-07-21
Worker positions: 1

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

Atlanta, GA02/28/202407/22/2024
Mckinsey & Company, Inc. United StatesPrincipal Data Engineer I

Filing details

$220,000 /yr

I-200-23360-591498
Reported wage: $220,000 / year
Annualized: $220,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-01-03
Employment end: 2027-05-05
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY12/26/202305/06/2024
Mckinsey & Company, Inc. United StatesPrincipal Data Engineer I

Filing details

$225,000 /yr

I-200-23338-542612
Reported wage: $225,000 / year
Annualized: $225,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2023-12-11
Employment end: 2027-05-26
Worker positions: 1

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

Los Angeles, CA12/04/202305/27/2024
Idexx Laboratories, Inc.Principal Data Engineer I

Filing details

$135,000 /yr

I-200-23335-537703
Reported wage: $135,000–$155,000 / year
Annualized: $135,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2023-12-08
Employment end: 2027-05-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Westbrook, ME12/01/202305/29/2024
Butcherbox Opco, LLCPrincipal Data Engineer I

Filing details

$157,132.08 /yr

I-200-23117-970984
Reported wage: $157,132.08 / year
Annualized: $157,132
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-05-04
Employment end: 2026-10-26
Worker positions: 1

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

Bristow, VA04/27/202310/27/2023
Western Alliance BankPrincipal Data Engineer I

Filing details

$150,000 /yr

I-200-22264-485842
Reported wage: $150,000 / year
Annualized: $150,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-09-28
Employment end: 2025-10-02
Worker positions: 1

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

Irving, TX09/21/202210/03/2022
Vizio Services, LLCPrincipal Data Engineer Ii

Filing details

$220,000 /yr

I-200-22236-436219
Reported wage: $220,000 / year
Annualized: $220,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-08-31
Employment end: 2025-09-18
Worker positions: 1

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

Seattle, WA08/24/202209/19/2022
Charter Communications, Inc.Principal Data Engineer I

Filing details

$133,307 /yr

I-200-22200-360956
Reported wage: $133,307–$191,200 / year
Annualized: $133,307
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-07-26
Employment end: 2025-08-08
Worker positions: 1

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

Englewood, CO07/19/202208/09/2022

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.