OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Principal Database 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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Official U.S. DOL recordsPrincipal Database Engineer insights
Total filings126All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$134,283122 eligible salary records
Employer names52Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$122,591–$155,117Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*16 filings$164,822 median · n=16
*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 · 122 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Principal Database Engineer110
$138,434 median · n=106 eligible
Senior Principal Database Engineer12
$125,688 median · n=12 eligible
Principal Database Engineering1
$138,400 median · n=1 eligible
Principal Database Engineer I1
$132,309 median · n=1 eligible
Principal Database Engineer, Operational Excellence1
$135,907 median · n=1 eligible
Sr. Principal Database Engineer1
$225,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 6 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Atlanta, GA11
$113,395 median · n=11 eligible
Boston, MA9
$145,656 median · n=9 eligible
O'Fallon, MO7
$127,300 median · n=6 eligible
Johnston, RI6
$133,120 median · n=6 eligible
Charlotte, NC5
$145,039 median · n=5 eligible
Durham, NC5
$132,413 median · n=5 eligible
Riverwoods, IL5
$115,000 median · n=5 eligible
San Francisco, CA5
$168,958 median · n=5 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
96.8%Certified LCAs
Certified122 96.8%
Certified - Withdrawn3 2.4%
Denied1 0.8%
Denominator: all 126 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Manhattan Associates, Inc.12
$120,412 median · n=12 eligible
Citizens Financial Group, Inc.10
$123,568 median · n=10 eligible
Dfs Corporate Services LLC9
$115,000 median · n=9 eligible
Mastercard International Incorporated9
$127,300 median · n=8 eligible
Salesforce.Com Inc.8
$128,898 median · n=6 eligible
Rei Systems Inc.7
$155,938 median · n=7 eligible
Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments6
$137,638 median · n=6 eligible
Air Worldwide5
$140,000 median · n=5 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$134,283Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$108,034
25th percentile$122,591
Median (50th)$134,283
75th percentile$155,117
90th percentile$172,819
n=122 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
126 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Csc Investments Ii, LLC | Principal Database Engineer | $172,940.04I-200-26160-997060 Reported wage: $172,940.04 / year Annualized: $172,940 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-16 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Plano, TX | 06/09/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Zuora, Inc. | Principal Database Engineer | $184,106.84I-200-26153-974045 Reported wage: $184,106.84 / year Annualized: $184,107 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-09 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Foster City, CA | 06/02/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments | Principal Database Engineer | $140,150I-200-26105-798864 Reported wage: $140,150–$151,500 / year Annualized: $140,150 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-22 Employment end: 2029-05-03 Worker positions: 1 | Westlake, TX | 04/15/2026 | 05/04/2026 |
| Universal Cable Holdings, Inc. | Principal Database Engineer | $167,903I-200-26076-708472 Reported wage: $167,903 / year Annualized: $167,903 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-24 Employment end: 2029-08-06 Worker positions: 1 | Plano, TX | 03/17/2026 | 08/07/2026 |
| Longitude Rx, LLC | Principal Database Engineer | $136,406I-200-26069-692242 Reported wage: $136,406–$186,406 / year Annualized: $136,406 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-17 Employment end: 2029-09-08 Worker positions: 1 | Lawrence, MA | 03/10/2026 | 09/09/2026 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments | Principal Database Engineer | $161,741I-200-26042-633570 Reported wage: $161,741–$172,650 / year Annualized: $161,741 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-19 Employment end: 2029-07-10 Worker positions: 1 | Durham, NC | 02/11/2026 | 07/11/2026 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments | Principal Database Engineer | $161,741I-200-26042-635146 Reported wage: $161,741–$172,650 / year Annualized: $161,741 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-19 Employment end: 2029-07-10 Worker positions: 1 | Durham, NC | 02/11/2026 | 07/11/2026 |
| Manhattan Associates, Inc. | Senior Principal Database Engineer | $138,260.5I-200-26023-587590 Reported wage: $138,260.5 / year Annualized: $138,261 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-30 Employment end: 2029-07-22 Worker positions: 1 | Atlanta, GA | 01/23/2026 | 07/23/2026 |
| Rei Systems Inc. | Principal Database Engineer | $155,938I-200-26021-576007 Reported wage: $155,938 / year Annualized: $155,938 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-28 Employment end: 2029-07-08 Worker positions: 1 | Herndon, VA | 01/21/2026 | 07/09/2026 |
| The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation | Principal Database Engineer | $186,000I-200-26020-571117 Reported wage: $186,000 / year Annualized: $186,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-27 Employment end: 2029-07-18 Worker positions: 1 | Boston, MA | 01/20/2026 | 07/19/2026 |
| Lendingclub Bank National Association | Principal Database Engineer | $235,000I-200-26016-567415 Reported wage: $235,000 / year Annualized: $235,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-26 Employment end: 2029-02-08 Worker positions: 1 | San Francisco, CA | 01/16/2026 | 02/09/2026 |
| Rei Systems Inc. | Principal Database Engineer | $171,724.98I-200-25343-467478 Reported wage: $171,724.98 / year Annualized: $171,725 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-16 Employment end: 2029-06-03 Worker positions: 1 | Plainsboro, NJ | 12/09/2025 | 06/04/2026 |
| Rei Systems Inc. | Principal Database Engineer | $171,724.98I-200-25339-461630 Reported wage: $171,724.98 / year Annualized: $171,725 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-12 Employment end: 2029-06-05 Worker positions: 1 | Plainsboro, NJ | 12/05/2025 | 06/06/2026 |
| Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | Principal Database Engineer | $145,039I-200-25321-415033 Reported wage: $145,039–$183,000 / year Annualized: $145,039 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-24 Employment end: 2029-01-03 Worker positions: 1 | Charlotte, NC | 11/17/2025 | 01/04/2026 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments | Principal Database Engineer | $125,119I-200-25308-372407 Reported wage: $125,119–$160,000 / year Annualized: $125,119 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-14 Employment end: 2028-11-16 Worker positions: 1 | Durham, NC | 11/04/2025 | 11/17/2025 |
| Avidxchange, Inc. | Principal Database Engineer | $169,000I-200-25273-345675 Reported wage: $169,000–$179,000 / year Annualized: $169,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-07 Employment end: 2029-03-29 Worker positions: 1 | Charlotte, NC | 09/30/2025 | 03/30/2026 |
| Amazon.Com Services LLC | Principal Database Engineer | $150,197I-200-25233-258015 Reported wage: $150,197 / year Annualized: $150,197 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-08-28 Employment end: 2029-02-15 Worker positions: 10 | Seattle, WA | 08/21/2025 | 02/17/2026 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments | Principal Database Engineer | $135,126I-200-25171-114792 Reported wage: $135,126–$160,225 / year Annualized: $135,126 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-27 Employment end: 2028-11-27 Worker positions: 1 | Westlake, TX | 06/20/2025 | 11/28/2025 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments | Principal Database Engineer | $122,583I-200-25119-915456 Reported wage: $122,583–$161,425 / year Annualized: $122,583 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-06 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Durham, NC | 04/29/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation | Principal Database Engineer | $163,500I-200-25098-840567 Reported wage: $163,500 / year Annualized: $163,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-15 Employment end: 2028-09-26 Worker positions: 1 | Coppell, TX | 04/08/2025 | 09/27/2025 |
| Rei Systems Inc. | Principal Database Engineer | $137,757.7I-200-25097-838195 Reported wage: $137,757.7 / year Annualized: $137,758 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-14 Employment end: 2028-09-29 Worker positions: 1 | Herndon, VA | 04/07/2025 | 09/30/2025 |
| Palayekar Companies Inc | Principal Database Engineer | $105,997I-200-25079-791550 Reported wage: $105,997 / year Annualized: $105,997 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-03-27 Employment end: 2028-03-20 Worker positions: 1 | Westlake, TX | 03/20/2025 | 03/21/2025 |
| Teladoc Health, Inc. | Principal Database Engineer | $100,381I-200-25042-682798 Reported wage: $100,381–$174,560 / year Annualized: $100,381 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-02-19 Employment end: 2028-07-10 Worker positions: 1 | Shrewsbury, MA | 02/11/2025 | 07/11/2025 |
| The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation | Principal Database Engineer | $184,500I-200-25043-685141 Reported wage: $184,500 / year Annualized: $184,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-02-19 Employment end: 2028-05-24 Worker positions: 1 | Jersey City, NJ | 02/11/2025 | 05/25/2025 |
| Group 1001 Resources, LLC | Principal Database Engineer | $220,000I-200-24362-574082 Reported wage: $220,000–$300,000 / year Annualized: $220,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-01-06 Employment end: 2028-02-09 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 12/27/2024 | 02/10/2025 |
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