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Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps)
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Official U.S. DOL recordsPrincipal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) insights
Total filings30All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$155,10629 eligible salary records
Employer names4Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$145,000–$188,500Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*6 filings$213,512 median · n=6
*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 · 29 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Top 1 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Milpitas, CA11
$161,082 median · n=11 eligible
Milpitas, CALIFORNIA5
$151,112 median · n=5 eligible
San Jose, CA4
$162,485 median · n=3 eligible
Los Gatos, CA2
$175,493 median · n=2 eligible
Fremont, CA1
$213,512 median · n=1 eligible
Irvine, CA1
$135,886 median · n=1 eligible
Livermore, CA1
$147,368 median · n=1 eligible
Mountain House, CA1
$230,466 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
96.7%Certified LCAs
Certified29 96.7%
Certified - Withdrawn1 3.3%
Denominator: all 30 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.20
$150,954 median · n=20 eligible
Sandisk Technologies, Inc.6
$213,512 median · n=6 eligible
Hgst, Inc.4
$151,735 median · n=3 eligible
Top 3 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$155,106Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$135,491
25th percentile$145,000
Median (50th)$155,106
75th percentile$188,500
90th percentile$213,512
n=29 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
30 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, 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 |
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) | $205,482I-200-26021-577336 Reported wage: $205,482–$205,482.01 / year Annualized: $205,482 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-28 Employment end: 2029-03-04 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 01/21/2026 | 03/05/2026 |
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) | $205,482I-200-26021-577344 Reported wage: $205,482–$205,482.01 / year Annualized: $205,482 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-28 Employment end: 2029-03-04 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 01/21/2026 | 03/05/2026 |
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) | $213,512I-200-26021-574066 Reported wage: $213,512–$235,359 / year Annualized: $213,512 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-27 Employment end: 2029-01-22 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 01/20/2026 | 01/23/2026 |
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) | $213,512I-200-26021-574068 Reported wage: $213,512–$235,359 / year Annualized: $213,512 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-27 Employment end: 2029-01-22 Worker positions: 1 | Fremont, CA | 01/20/2026 | 01/23/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) | $147,368I-200-24180-159097 Reported wage: $147,368–$186,900 / year Annualized: $147,368 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-07-08 Employment end: 2027-07-04 Worker positions: 1 | Livermore, CA | 06/28/2024 | 07/05/2024 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) | $147,368I-200-24180-159098 Reported wage: $147,368–$186,900 / year Annualized: $147,368 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-07-08 Employment end: 2027-07-04 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 06/28/2024 | 07/05/2024 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) | $137,275I-200-24156-069177 Reported wage: $137,275–$186,900 / year Annualized: $137,275 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-06-11 Employment end: 2027-06-11 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 06/04/2024 | 06/12/2024 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) | $137,275I-200-24156-069188 Reported wage: $137,275–$186,900 / year Annualized: $137,275 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-06-11 Employment end: 2027-06-11 Worker positions: 1 | Milpitas, CA | 06/04/2024 | 06/12/2024 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) | $188,500I-200-24123-950133 Reported wage: $188,500–$194,400 / year Annualized: $188,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-05-09 Employment end: 2027-07-30 Worker positions: 1 | Los Gatos, CA | 05/02/2024 | 07/31/2024 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) | $188,500I-200-24123-950136 Reported wage: $188,500–$194,400 / year Annualized: $188,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-05-09 Employment end: 2027-07-30 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 05/02/2024 | 07/31/2024 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) | $175,000I-200-22202-369104 Reported wage: $175,000–$195,000 / year Annualized: $175,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-07-28 Employment end: 2025-08-09 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 07/21/2022 | 08/10/2022 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) | $175,000I-200-22202-369109 Reported wage: $175,000–$195,000 / year Annualized: $175,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-07-28 Employment end: 2025-08-09 Worker positions: 1 | Newark, CA | 07/21/2022 | 08/10/2022 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) | $145,000I-200-21217-503178 Reported wage: $145,000–$165,000 / year Annualized: $145,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-08-11 Employment end: 2024-08-22 Worker positions: 1 | Sandy Springs, GA | 08/04/2021 | 08/23/2021 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) | $162,485I-200-21175-425605 Reported wage: $162,485–$182,000 / year Annualized: $162,485 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-07-01 Employment end: 2024-07-30 Worker positions: 1 | Los Gatos, CA | 06/24/2021 | 08/01/2021 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) | $162,485I-200-21175-425607 Reported wage: $162,485–$182,000 / year Annualized: $162,485 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-07-01 Employment end: 2024-07-30 Worker positions: 25 | San Jose, CA | 06/24/2021 | 08/01/2021 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) | $161,082I-200-21062-117176 Reported wage: $161,082–$180,000 / year Annualized: $161,082 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-03-10 Employment end: 2024-08-01 Worker positions: 30 | Milpitas, CA | 03/03/2021 | 08/02/2021 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) | $135,886I-200-20129-554499 Reported wage: $135,886–$150,000 / year Annualized: $135,886 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2020 Decision: 2020-05-15 Employment end: 2023-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Irvine, CA | 05/08/2020 | 10/01/2020 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) | $135,886I-200-20129-554502 Reported wage: $135,886–$150,000 / year Annualized: $135,886 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2020 Decision: 2020-05-15 Employment end: 2023-09-30 Worker positions: 25 | Suite #100, CA | 05/08/2020 | 10/01/2020 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) | $154,699I-200-20076-409860 Reported wage: $154,699–$175,000 / year Annualized: $154,699 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2020 Decision: 2020-03-23 Employment end: 2023-09-09 Worker positions: 50 | Milpitas, CA | 03/16/2020 | 09/10/2020 |
| Hgst, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) | $146,555I-200-18039-871373 Reported wage: $146,555–$165,606 / year Annualized: $146,555 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2019 Decision: 2019-08-16 Employment end: 2021-05-24 Worker positions: 5 | San Jose, CA | 02/28/2018 | 05/25/2018 |
| Hgst, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) | $151,735I-200-19148-868269 Reported wage: $151,735–$161,735 / year Annualized: $151,735 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2019 Decision: 2019-06-06 Employment end: 2022-06-03 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CALIFORNIA | 05/31/2019 | 06/04/2019 |
| Hgst, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) | $155,106I-200-19094-726215 Reported wage: $155,106–$180,000 / year Annualized: $155,106 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2019 Decision: 2019-04-11 Employment end: 2022-09-25 Worker positions: 15 | San Jose, CALIFORNIA | 04/05/2019 | 09/26/2019 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) | $150,796I-200-19077-357269 Reported wage: $150,796–$165,870 / year Annualized: $150,796 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2019 Decision: 2019-03-25 Employment end: 2022-09-14 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CALIFORNIA | 03/19/2019 | 09/15/2019 |
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