OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Principal Engineer, Reliability Engineering
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Official U.S. DOL recordsPrincipal Engineer, Reliability Engineering insights
Total filings19All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$148,01818 eligible salary records
Employer names5Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$123,250–$151,091Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 20255 filings$151,091 median · n=5
*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 · 18 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Principal Engineer, Reliability Engineering17
$148,033 median · n=16 eligible
Senior Principal Engineer, Reliability Engineering2
$95,784 median · n=2 eligible
Top 2 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Milpitas, CA7
$149,793 median · n=6 eligible
San Jose, CA4
$134,002 median · n=4 eligible
Santa Clara, CA3
$151,091 median · n=3 eligible
Lenexa, KS2
$95,784 median · n=2 eligible
Lynnwood, WA1
$158,995 median · n=1 eligible
Milpitas, CALIFORNIA1
$135,000 median · n=1 eligible
Winston-Salem, NC1
$106,954 median · n=1 eligible
Top 7 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
94.7%Certified LCAs
Certified18 94.7%
Certified - Withdrawn1 5.3%
Denominator: all 19 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.11
$148,018 median · n=10 eligible
Sandisk Technologies, Inc.4
$155,043 median · n=4 eligible
B/E Aerospace, Inc.3
$95,784 median · n=3 eligible
Hgst, Inc.1
$118,664 median · n=1 eligible
Top 4 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$148,018Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$103,603
25th percentile$123,250
Median (50th)$148,018
75th percentile$151,091
90th percentile$153,782
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Reliability Engineering | $158,995I-200-25259-313336 Reported wage: $158,995–$185,869 / year Annualized: $158,995 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-09-23 Employment end: 2028-10-19 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 09/16/2025 | 10/20/2025 |
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Reliability Engineering | $158,995I-200-25259-313341 Reported wage: $158,995–$185,869 / year Annualized: $158,995 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-09-23 Employment end: 2028-10-19 Worker positions: 1 | Lynnwood, WA | 09/16/2025 | 10/20/2025 |
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Reliability Engineering | $151,091I-200-25149-032518 Reported wage: $151,091–$159,800 / year Annualized: $151,091 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-05 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 05/29/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Reliability Engineering | $151,091I-200-25149-032521 Reported wage: $151,091–$159,800 / year Annualized: $151,091 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-05 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 05/29/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| B/E Aerospace, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Reliability Engineering | $106,954I-200-25016-622549 Reported wage: $106,954–$203,000 / year Annualized: $106,954 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-01-24 Employment end: 2028-01-26 Worker positions: 1 | Winston-Salem, NC | 01/16/2025 | 01/27/2025 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Reliability Engineering | $133,000I-200-22173-305708 Reported wage: $133,000–$153,000 / year Annualized: $133,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-06-29 Employment end: 2025-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 06/22/2022 | 10/01/2022 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Reliability Engineering | $133,000I-200-22173-305813 Reported wage: $133,000–$153,000 / year Annualized: $133,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-06-29 Employment end: 2025-09-30 Worker positions: 30 | Milpitas, CA | 06/22/2022 | 10/01/2022 |
| B/E Aerospace, Inc. | Senior Principal Engineer, Reliability Engineering | $95,784I-200-21295-662132 Reported wage: $95,784–$140,000 / year Annualized: $95,784 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2021-10-29 Employment end: 2024-10-31 Worker positions: 1 | Lenexa, KS | 10/22/2021 | 11/01/2021 |
| B/E Aerospace, Inc. | Senior Principal Engineer, Reliability Engineering | $95,784I-200-21291-651152 Reported wage: $95,784–$140,000 / year Annualized: $95,784 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2021-10-25 Employment end: 2024-10-31 Worker positions: 1 | Lenexa, KS | 10/18/2021 | 11/01/2021 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Reliability Engineering | $151,548I-200-21060-110218 Reported wage: $151,548–$171,548 / year Annualized: $151,548 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-03-08 Employment end: 2024-08-17 Worker positions: 30 | Milpitas, CA | 03/01/2021 | 08/18/2021 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Reliability Engineering | $151,548I-200-21061-111334 Reported wage: $151,548–$171,548 / year Annualized: $151,548 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-03-08 Employment end: 2024-08-17 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 03/01/2021 | 08/18/2021 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Reliability Engineering | $148,003I-200-20216-748417 Reported wage: $148,003–$168,000 / year Annualized: $148,003 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2020 Decision: 2020-08-10 Employment end: 2023-12-10 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 08/03/2020 | 12/11/2020 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Reliability Engineering | $148,033I-200-20168-658808 Reported wage: $148,033–$168,000 / year Annualized: $148,033 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2020 Decision: 2020-06-23 Employment end: 2023-12-10 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 06/16/2020 | 12/11/2020 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Reliability Engineering | $148,033I-200-20168-658813 Reported wage: $148,033–$168,000 / year Annualized: $148,033 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2020 Decision: 2020-06-23 Employment end: 2023-12-10 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 06/16/2020 | 12/11/2020 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Reliability Engineering | $148,495I-200-19337-177094 Reported wage: $148,495–$160,000 / year Annualized: $148,495 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2020 Decision: 2019-12-10 Employment end: 2022-12-15 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 12/03/2019 | 12/16/2019 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Reliability Engineering | $135,000I-200-19039-691998 Reported wage: $135,000–$165,000 / year Annualized: $135,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2019 Decision: 2019-02-18 Employment end: 2022-08-04 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CALIFORNIA | 02/11/2019 | 08/05/2019 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Reliability Engineering | $138,653I-200-17216-721423 Reported wage: $138,653–$160,000 / year Annualized: $138,653 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2018 Decision: 2017-10-31 Employment end: 2020-09-04 Worker positions: 1 | Milpitas, CA | 08/04/2017 | 09/04/2017 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Reliability Engineering | $120,000I-200-17213-154629 Reported wage: $120,000–$140,000 / year Annualized: $120,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2017 Decision: 2017-08-08 Employment end: 2020-08-10 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 08/02/2017 | 08/10/2017 |
| Hgst, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Reliability Engineering | $118,664I-200-17139-476882 Reported wage: $118,664–$140,000 / year Annualized: $118,664 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2017 Decision: 2017-05-26 Employment end: 2020-08-10 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 05/22/2017 | 08/10/2017 |
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.