OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Principal Devops 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 Devops Engineer insights
Total filings178All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$151,882161 eligible salary records
Employer names91Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$135,126–$175,528Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*30 filings$157,123 median · n=26
*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 · 161 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Principal Devops Engineer159
$152,000 median · n=144 eligible
Senior Principal Devops Engineer6
$151,736 median · n=6 eligible
Principal Devops Engineer I5
$131,102 median · n=4 eligible
Principal Devops Engineer (Ops Team)3
$175,528 median · n=3 eligible
Assistant Director - Principal Devops Engineer2
$145,613 median · n=2 eligible
Principal Devops Engineer, Data Engineering1
$145,000 median · n=1 eligible
Principal Devops Engineer - Aws1
— median · n=0 eligible
Sr. Principal Devops Engineer1
$157,125 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Santa Clara, CA14
$188,175 median · n=13 eligible
San Francisco, CA12
$165,161 median · n=10 eligible
Durham, NC11
$131,120 median · n=11 eligible
Westlake, TX10
$133,697 median · n=10 eligible
Redwood City, CA8
$165,371 median · n=8 eligible
Plano, TX6
$139,464 median · n=5 eligible
San Jose, CA6
$227,500 median · n=6 eligible
Boston, MA5
$160,832 median · n=5 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
91.0%Certified LCAs
Certified162 91.0%
Certified - Withdrawn14 7.9%
Withdrawn1 0.6%
Denied1 0.6%
Denominator: all 178 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.18
$188,928 median · n=18 eligible
Fidelity Technology Group, LLC14
$121,222 median · n=14 eligible
Informatica LLC10
$164,871 median · n=10 eligible
Here North America, LLC9
$127,556 median · n=8 eligible
Autodesk, Inc.8
$142,168 median · n=7 eligible
Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments7
$135,253 median · n=7 eligible
Charter Communications Inc.6
$126,298 median · n=5 eligible
Comcast Cable Communications, LLC6
$148,596 median · n=6 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$151,882Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$120,328
25th percentile$135,126
Median (50th)$151,882
75th percentile$175,528
90th percentile$200,000
n=161 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
178 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | Principal Devops Engineer | $156,935I-200-26173-037780 Reported wage: $156,935–$237,500 / year Annualized: $156,935 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-11-25 Worker positions: 25 | Santa Clara, CA | 06/22/2026 | 11/26/2026 |
| Charter Communications, Inc | Principal Devops Engineer I | $139,464I-200-23254-336501 Reported wage: $139,464–$178,600 / year Annualized: $139,464 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2026-09-24 Worker positions: 1 | Coppell, TX | 09/11/2023 | 09/25/2023 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments | Principal Devops Engineer | $140,220I-200-26167-018800 Reported wage: $140,220–$158,850 / year Annualized: $140,220 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2029-12-08 Worker positions: 1 | Westlake, TX | 06/16/2026 | 12/09/2026 |
| Air Worldwide Corporation | Principal Devops Engineer | $160,831.7I-200-26166-016409 Reported wage: $160,831.7 / year Annualized: $160,832 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-23 Employment end: 2029-06-21 Worker positions: 1 | Boston, MA | 06/15/2026 | 06/22/2026 |
| Powerplan, Inc. | Principal Devops Engineer | $185,000I-200-26163-008999 Reported wage: $185,000 / year Annualized: $185,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-22 Employment end: 2029-06-14 Worker positions: 1 | Atlanta, GA | 06/12/2026 | 06/25/2026 |
| Zscaler, Inc. | Principal Devops Engineer | $247,088I-200-26159-992319 Reported wage: $247,088–$267,088 / year Annualized: $247,088 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-15 Employment end: 2029-12-03 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 06/08/2026 | 12/04/2026 |
| Cornerstone Ondemand, Inc. | Senior Principal Devops Engineer | $170,000I-200-26153-972258 Reported wage: $170,000 / year Annualized: $170,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-09 Employment end: 2029-09-26 Worker positions: 1 | Pfugerville, TX | 06/02/2026 | 09/27/2026 |
| Mirantis, Inc. | Principal Devops Engineer | $197,220I-200-26148-957552 Reported wage: $197,220 / year Annualized: $197,220 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-04 Employment end: 2029-10-26 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 05/28/2026 | 10/27/2026 |
| National Railroad Passenger Corporation | Principal Devops Engineer | $130,250I-200-26147-953346 Reported wage: $130,250–$179,300 / year Annualized: $130,250 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-03 Employment end: 2029-11-19 Worker positions: 1 | Georgetown, TX | 05/27/2026 | 11/20/2026 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments | Principal Devops Engineer | $131,120I-200-26146-947203 Reported wage: $131,120–$167,000 / year Annualized: $131,120 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-02 Employment end: 2029-05-31 Worker positions: 1 | Durham, NC | 05/26/2026 | 06/01/2026 |
| Plus Aios Inc | Principal Devops Engineer | $200,000I-200-24355-564879 Reported wage: $200,000–$240,000 / year Annualized: $200,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-11 Employment end: 2027-12-26 Worker positions: 1 | Fremont, CA | 12/20/2024 | 12/27/2024 |
| Upgrade, Inc. | Senior Principal Devops Engineer | $146,224I-200-26114-833811 Reported wage: $146,224–$250,000 / year Annualized: $146,224 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-01 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | New Haven, CT | 04/24/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | Principal Devops Engineer | $184,383I-200-26107-804799 Reported wage: $184,383–$237,500 / year Annualized: $184,383 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-24 Employment end: 2029-10-16 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 04/17/2026 | 10/17/2026 |
| Zscaler, Inc. | Principal Devops Engineer | $235,000I-200-26064-683565 Reported wage: $235,000–$255,000 / year Annualized: $235,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-12 Employment end: 2029-03-18 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 03/05/2026 | 03/19/2026 |
| Fidelity Private Shares LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments | Principal Devops Engineer | $161,741I-200-26048-644395 Reported wage: $161,741–$179,950 / year Annualized: $161,741 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-24 Employment end: 2029-03-01 Worker positions: 1 | Durham, NC | 02/17/2026 | 03/02/2026 |
| Here North America, LLC | Senior Principal Devops Engineer | $157,248I-200-26044-640240 Reported wage: $157,248–$217,476.3 / year Annualized: $157,248 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-23 Employment end: 2029-07-02 Worker positions: 1 | Cary, NC | 02/13/2026 | 07/03/2026 |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments | Principal Devops Engineer | $153,315I-200-26026-589573 Reported wage: $153,315–$164,500 / year Annualized: $153,315 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-02 Employment end: 2029-07-22 Worker positions: 1 | Westlake, TX | 01/26/2026 | 07/23/2026 |
| Fmr LLC D/B/A Fidelity Investments | Principal Devops Engineer | $161,741I-200-26024-587959 Reported wage: $161,741–$179,950 / year Annualized: $161,741 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-30 Employment end: 2029-07-02 Worker positions: 1 | Durham, NC | 01/23/2026 | 07/03/2026 |
| Comcast Cable Communications, LLC | Principal Devops Engineer | $156,998I-200-26022-581760 Reported wage: $156,998–$193,600 / year Annualized: $156,998 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-29 Employment end: 2029-07-23 Worker positions: 1 | Irving, TX | 01/22/2026 | 07/24/2026 |
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | Principal Devops Engineer | $178,839I-200-26020-572121 Reported wage: $178,839–$237,500 / year Annualized: $178,839 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-27 Employment end: 2029-01-31 Worker positions: 70 | Santa Clara, CA | 01/20/2026 | 02/01/2026 |
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | Principal Devops Engineer | $152,781I-200-26020-572135 Reported wage: $152,781–$237,500 / year Annualized: $152,781 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-27 Employment end: 2029-01-31 Worker positions: 70 | Plano, TX | 01/20/2026 | 02/01/2026 |
| Thales Avionics, Inc. | Principal Devops Engineer | $146,973I-200-25343-468289 Reported wage: $146,973 / year Annualized: $146,973 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-16 Employment end: 2029-04-30 Worker positions: 1 | Melbourne, FL | 12/09/2025 | 05/01/2026 |
| Charter Communications, Inc. | Principal Devops Engineer I | $135,905I-200-25342-464137 Reported wage: $135,905–$196,400 / year Annualized: $135,905 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-15 Employment end: 2029-04-16 Worker positions: 1 | Greenwood Village, CO | 12/08/2025 | 04/17/2026 |
| Air Worldwide Corporation | Principal Devops Engineer | $151,343I-200-25338-456522 Reported wage: $151,343 / year Annualized: $151,343 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-11 Employment end: 2028-12-03 Worker positions: 1 | Boston, MA | 12/04/2025 | 12/04/2025 |
| Webmobilez Inc | Principal Devops Engineer | $76,960I-200-24144-029913 Reported wage: $76,960 / year Annualized: $76,960 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-05 Employment end: 2027-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Troy, MI | 05/23/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
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