OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Principal 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 Engineer insights
Total filings11,337All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$145,00010,361 eligible salary records
Employer names2,077Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$123,219–$170,893Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*1,228 filings$164,470 median · n=1,150
*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 · 10,361 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Principal Engineer2,921
$150,000 median · n=2,605 eligible
Software Principal Engineer699
$150,141 median · n=674 eligible
Principal Engineer, Software520
$164,697 median · n=463 eligible
Software Senior Principal Engineer317
$185,000 median · n=309 eligible
Principal Engineer I285
$129,335 median · n=242 eligible
Senior Principal Engineer244
$160,000 median · n=225 eligible
Principal Engineer, Software Engineering177
$126,672 median · n=176 eligible
Principal Engineer Ii113
$148,699 median · n=104 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Santa Clara, CA892
$188,000 median · n=843 eligible
San Jose, CA684
$170,000 median · n=622 eligible
Round Rock, TX426
$143,221 median · n=407 eligible
Austin, TX403
$151,710 median · n=380 eligible
Milpitas, CA313
$149,979 median · n=303 eligible
San Francisco, CA225
$173,618 median · n=193 eligible
Malta, NY205
$90,064 median · n=163 eligible
Greenwood Village, CO184
$132,163 median · n=153 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
92.3%Certified LCAs
Certified10,461 92.3%
Certified - Withdrawn615 5.4%
Withdrawn209 1.8%
Denied52 0.5%
Denominator: all 11,337 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Emc Corporation584
$153,329 median · n=569 eligible
Dell Products L.P.563
$145,000 median · n=541 eligible
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.561
$145,000 median · n=551 eligible
T-Mobile Usa, Inc.350
$157,459 median · n=276 eligible
Charter Communications, Inc.315
$131,685 median · n=266 eligible
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.263
$206,111 median · n=260 eligible
Marvell Semiconductor, Inc.260
$180,000 median · n=246 eligible
Globalfoundries U.S. Inc.259
$90,459 median · n=206 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$145,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$107,000
25th percentile$123,219
Median (50th)$145,000
75th percentile$170,893
90th percentile$203,000
n=10,361 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
11,337 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerebras Systems Inc. | Principal Engineer | $265,000I-200-26174-041963 Reported wage: $265,000–$273,000 / year Annualized: $265,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 06/23/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Majesco | Principal Engineer | $162,938I-200-26174-042150 Reported wage: $162,938 / year Annualized: $162,938 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-12-21 Worker positions: 1 | Pine Brook, NJ | 06/23/2026 | 12/22/2026 |
| Arm, Inc. | Principal Engineer | $176,134I-200-26174-042783 Reported wage: $176,134–$338,100 / year Annualized: $176,134 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-06-29 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 06/23/2026 | 06/30/2026 |
| Rohr, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Structural Engineering | $145,642I-200-26174-043215 Reported wage: $145,642–$224,900 / year Annualized: $145,642 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-07-05 Worker positions: 1 | Chula Vista, CA | 06/23/2026 | 07/06/2026 |
| Lantern Dot Ai Solutions LLC | Principal Engineer | $240,000I-200-26174-043517 Reported wage: $240,000 / year Annualized: $240,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Liberty Hill, TX | 06/23/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Electric Power Engineers, LLC | Principal Engineer I | $167,500I-200-26173-036914 Reported wage: $167,500 / year Annualized: $167,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-11-13 Worker positions: 1 | Joshua, TX | 06/22/2026 | 11/14/2026 |
| Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. | Test Engineering Principal Engineer | $148,000I-200-26173-037034 Reported wage: $148,000–$184,102 / year Annualized: $148,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-12-05 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 06/22/2026 | 12/06/2026 |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Hbm Architecture | $215,000I-200-26173-037135 Reported wage: $215,000 / year Annualized: $215,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-09-20 Worker positions: 1 | Richardson, TX | 06/22/2026 | 09/21/2026 |
| Majesco | Principal Engineer | $140,172I-200-26173-039316 Reported wage: $140,172 / year Annualized: $140,172 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-12-20 Worker positions: 1 | Catasauqua, PA | 06/22/2026 | 12/21/2026 |
| Sima Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Hardware Verification | $300,000I-200-26173-039920 Reported wage: $300,000 / year Annualized: $300,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-07-26 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 06/22/2026 | 07/27/2026 |
| Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. | Design Verification Senior Principal Engineer | $217,000I-200-26174-040476 Reported wage: $217,000–$280,000 / year Annualized: $217,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-07-05 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 06/22/2026 | 07/06/2026 |
| Majesco | Principal Engineer | $142,532I-200-26176-051814 Reported wage: $142,532 / year Annualized: $142,532 Status: Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-12-22 Worker positions: 1 | Collegeville, PA | 06/25/2026 | 12/23/2026 |
| Optum Services, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Tlcp | $146,994I-200-26169-029292 Reported wage: $146,994–$197,000 / year Annualized: $146,994 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-12-11 Worker positions: 1 | Wake Forest, NC | 06/18/2026 | 12/12/2026 |
| Molina Healthcare, Inc. | Mhi - Principal Engineer, Applications | $157,248I-200-26169-029293 Reported wage: $157,248 / year Annualized: $157,248 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-11-12 Worker positions: 1 | Cary, NC | 06/18/2026 | 11/13/2026 |
| Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. | Advanced Packaging Senior Principal Engineer | $200,000I-200-26169-029371 Reported wage: $200,000–$255,000 / year Annualized: $200,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-06-28 Worker positions: 1 | Chandler, AZ | 06/18/2026 | 06/29/2026 |
| Optum Services, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Tlcp | $129,948I-200-26169-029533 Reported wage: $129,948–$197,036 / year Annualized: $129,948 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-12-06 Worker positions: 1 | Eden Prairie, MN | 06/18/2026 | 12/07/2026 |
| Sephora USA, Inc | Principal Engineer, Cloud Platform Engineering | $221,502I-200-26169-029719 Reported wage: $221,502–$233,902 / year Annualized: $221,502 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-11-21 Worker positions: 1 | San Francisco, CA | 06/18/2026 | 11/22/2026 |
| Equinix, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Product Software | $213,512I-200-26169-031562 Reported wage: $213,512–$319,000 / year Annualized: $213,512 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-11-29 Worker positions: 1 | Redwood City, CA | 06/18/2026 | 11/30/2026 |
| Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. | Application Engineering Principal Engineer | $156,000I-200-26169-031647 Reported wage: $156,000–$176,594 / year Annualized: $156,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-08-31 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 06/18/2026 | 09/01/2026 |
| Veoneer Us Safety Systems, LLC | Principal Engineer | $144,817.14I-200-26170-033602 Reported wage: $144,817.14 / year Annualized: $144,817 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-11-30 Worker positions: 1 | Southfield, MI | 06/19/2026 | 12/01/2026 |
| Dell Products L.P. | Test Senior Principal Engineer | $179,797.95I-200-26170-034965 Reported wage: $179,797.95 / year Annualized: $179,798 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-08-03 Worker positions: 1 | Round Rock, TX | 06/19/2026 | 08/04/2026 |
| Ansys, Inc. | Applications Engineering, Principal Engineer | $185,869I-200-26168-023807 Reported wage: $185,869–$188,569 / year Annualized: $185,869 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-25 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 06/17/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Emc Corporation | Software Principal Engineer | $210,000I-200-26168-024335 Reported wage: $210,000 / year Annualized: $210,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-25 Employment end: 2029-06-28 Worker positions: 1 | Round Rock, TX | 06/17/2026 | 06/29/2026 |
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) | $230,466I-200-26168-024517 Reported wage: $230,466–$235,359 / year Annualized: $230,466 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-25 Employment end: 2029-07-30 Worker positions: 1 | Milpitas, CA | 06/17/2026 | 07/31/2026 |
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) | $230,466I-200-26168-024521 Reported wage: $230,466–$235,359 / year Annualized: $230,466 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-25 Employment end: 2029-07-30 Worker positions: 1 | Mountain House, CA | 06/17/2026 | 07/31/2026 |
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