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Principal Design Engineer

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Principal Design Engineer insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings346All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$148,221299 eligible salary records
Employer names78Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$126,425–$171,156Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
011233446FY 2016: 28 filings16FY 2017: 24 filings17FY 2018: 31 filings18FY 2019: 41 filings19FY 2020: 29 filings20FY 2021: 34 filings21FY 2022: 35 filings22FY 2023: 30 filings23FY 2024: 31 filings24FY 2025: 35 filings25FY 2026: 28 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*28 filings$164,114 median · n=25

*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
$125k–$150kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 299 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 Design Engineer228
$145,538 median · n=193 eligible
Sr. Principal Design Engineer62
$157,539 median · n=55 eligible
Senior Principal Design Engineer15
$155,438 median · n=13 eligible
Principal Design Engineer - Ae7
$146,754 median · n=6 eligible
Principal Design Engineer- Power Electronics4
$115,000 median · n=4 eligible
Principal Design Engineer - Electrical Design2
$174,447 median · n=2 eligible
Principal Design Engineer - Power Tools2
$120,000 median · n=1 eligible
Principal Design Engineer - Software2
$187,565 median · n=2 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
San Jose, CA151
$166,026 median · n=128 eligible
Austin, TX34
$154,565 median · n=31 eligible
San Jose, CALIFORNIA24
$152,526 median · n=19 eligible
Cary, NC19
$133,900 median · n=15 eligible
Louisville, KY9
$135,000 median · n=9 eligible
Chandler, AZ8
$91,749 median · n=7 eligible
Santa Clara, CA7
$164,500 median · n=6 eligible
Austin, TEXAS5
$140,962 median · n=5 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
86.7%Certified LCAs
Certified300 86.7%
Certified - Withdrawn38 11.0%
Withdrawn8 2.3%

Denominator: all 346 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.184
$148,408 median · n=150 eligible
Arm, Inc.21
$155,438 median · n=21 eligible
Haier Us Appliance Solutions Inc.9
$135,000 median · n=9 eligible
Microchip Technology Inc.9
$91,749 median · n=7 eligible
Fluor Enterprises, Inc.8
$169,061 median · n=7 eligible
Nxp Usa, Inc.8
$165,304 median · n=8 eligible
Micron Technology, Inc.7
$188,000 median · n=7 eligible
Asml Us, Lp5
$191,063 median · n=5 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
$148,221Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$107,719
25th percentile$126,425
Median (50th)$148,221
75th percentile$171,156
90th percentile$190,000

n=299 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

346 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
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Principal Design Engineer

Filing details

$173,751 /yr

I-200-26167-020574
Reported wage: $173,751–$253,500 / year
Annualized: $173,751
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-24
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

San Jose, CA06/16/202610/01/2026
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Principal Design Engineer

Filing details

$110,947 /yr

I-200-26167-021632
Reported wage: $110,947–$218,400 / year
Annualized: $110,947
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-24
Employment end: 2029-10-11
Worker positions: 1

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

Cary, NC06/16/202610/12/2026
Stryker CorporationSenior Principal Design Engineer - Mechanical

Filing details

$135,600 /yr

I-200-26163-009666
Reported wage: $135,600–$225,900 / year
Annualized: $135,600
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-22
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Portage, MI06/12/202610/01/2026
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Sr Principal Design Engineer

Filing details

$213,512 /yr

I-200-26159-991727
Reported wage: $213,512–$286,000 / year
Annualized: $213,512
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.

San Jose, CA06/08/202610/01/2026
Fluor Enterprises, Inc.Principal Design Engineer

Filing details

$196,650 /yr

I-200-26156-987581
Reported wage: $196,650 / year
Annualized: $196,650
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-12
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Greenville, SC06/05/202610/01/2026
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Sr. Principal Design Engineer

Filing details

$216,091 /yr

I-200-26149-963520
Reported wage: $216,091–$286,000 / year
Annualized: $216,091
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-05
Employment end: 2029-06-21
Worker positions: 1

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

San Jose, CA05/29/202606/22/2026
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Principal Design Engineer

Filing details

$207,673 /yr

I-200-26135-918284
Reported wage: $207,673–$253,500 / year
Annualized: $207,673
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-22
Employment end: 2029-05-31
Worker positions: 1

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

San Jose, CA05/15/202606/01/2026
Credo Semiconductor, Inc.Sr. Principal Design Engineer

Filing details

$210,000 /yr

I-200-26118-844116
Reported wage: $210,000–$230,000 / year
Annualized: $210,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-05
Employment end: 2029-05-03
Worker positions: 1

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

San Jose, CA04/28/202605/04/2026
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Sr. Principal Design Engineer

Filing details

$216,091 /yr

I-200-26113-826879
Reported wage: $216,091–$286,000 / year
Annualized: $216,091
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-30
Employment end: 2029-05-10
Worker positions: 1

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

San Jose, CA04/23/202605/11/2026
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Sr. Principal Design Engineer

Filing details

$141,419 /yr

I-200-23285-428708
Reported wage: $141,419–$234,000 / year
Annualized: $141,419
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-28
Employment end: 2026-10-29
Worker positions: 1

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

Cary, NC10/12/202310/30/2023
Micron Technology, Inc.Principal Design Engineer

Filing details

$170,830 /yr

I-200-26103-786520
Reported wage: $170,830 / year
Annualized: $170,830
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-20
Employment end: 2029-08-16
Worker positions: 1

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

Boise, ID04/13/202608/17/2026
Black Sesame Technologies IncPrincipal Design Engineer

Filing details

$297,744 /yr

I-200-26098-771496
Reported wage: $297,744 / year
Annualized: $297,744
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-15
Employment end: 2029-08-12
Worker positions: 1

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

San Jose, CA04/08/202608/13/2026
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Principal Design Engineer

Filing details

$156,853 /yr

I-200-26093-755993
Reported wage: $156,853–$253,500 / year
Annualized: $156,853
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-10
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

San Jose, CA04/03/202610/01/2026
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Principal Design Engineer

Filing details

$148,595 /yr

I-200-26093-756253
Reported wage: $148,595–$218,400 / year
Annualized: $148,595
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-10
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Cary, NC04/03/202610/01/2026
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Sr. Principal Design Engineer

Filing details

$171,481 /yr

I-200-26092-753614
Reported wage: $171,481–$286,000 / year
Annualized: $171,481
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-09
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

San Jose, CA04/02/202610/01/2026
Sharkninja Operating LLCPrincipal Design Engineer

Filing details

$140,400 /yr

I-200-26091-748005
Reported wage: $140,400 / year
Annualized: $140,400
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-08
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Needham, MA04/01/202610/01/2026
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Sr. Principal Design Engineer

Filing details

$186,142 /yr

I-200-26092-753472
Reported wage: $186,142–$260,000 / year
Annualized: $186,142
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-02
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

San Jose, CA04/02/202610/01/2026
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Sr. Principal Design Engineer

Filing details

$171,481 /yr

I-200-26079-719520
Reported wage: $171,481–$286,000 / year
Annualized: $171,481
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-27
Employment end: 2029-08-19
Worker positions: 1

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

San Jose, CA03/20/202608/20/2026
Haier Us Appliance Solutions Inc.Principal Design Engineer

Filing details

$130,000 /yr

I-200-26048-646262
Reported wage: $130,000 / year
Annualized: $130,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-24
Employment end: 2029-08-12
Worker positions: 1

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

Louisville, KY02/17/202608/13/2026
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Sr. Principal Design Engineer

Filing details

$165,326 /yr

I-200-24267-358406
Reported wage: $165,326–$279,500 / year
Annualized: $165,326
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-20
Employment end: 2027-10-14
Worker positions: 1

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

San Jose, CA09/23/202410/15/2024
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Principal Design Engineer

Filing details

$161,179 /yr

I-200-26030-609594
Reported wage: $161,179–$223,600 / year
Annualized: $161,179
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-06
Employment end: 2029-02-15
Worker positions: 1

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

Austin, TX01/30/202602/16/2026
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Principal Design Engineer

Filing details

$155,501 /yr

I-200-26029-602104
Reported wage: $155,501–$192,400 / year
Annualized: $155,501
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-05
Employment end: 2029-07-23
Worker positions: 1

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

Timnath, CO01/29/202607/24/2026
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.Principal Design Engineer

Filing details

$145,538 /yr

I-200-26008-544768
Reported wage: $145,538–$218,400 / year
Annualized: $145,538
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-15
Employment end: 2029-06-19
Worker positions: 1

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

Gaithersburg, MD01/08/202606/20/2026
Fluor Enterprises, Inc.Principal Design Engineer

Filing details

$214,054 /yr

I-200-26006-537229
Reported wage: $214,054 / year
Annualized: $214,054
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-13
Employment end: 2029-07-02
Worker positions: 1

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

Houston, TX01/06/202607/03/2026
Qorvo Us, Inc.Principal Design Engineer/Mts

Filing details

$164,113.95 /yr

I-200-25338-459228
Reported wage: $164,113.95 / year
Annualized: $164,114
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-12-11
Employment end: 2029-01-08
Worker positions: 1

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

Hillsboro, OR12/04/202501/09/2026

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.