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Principal Engineer, Technology

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Principal Engineer, Technology insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings15All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$147,60215 eligible salary records
Employer names8Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$128,935–$156,209Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
02357FY 2017: 1 filings17FY 2018: 2 filings18FY 2020: 1 filings20FY 2024: 6 filings24FY 2026: 5 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*5 filings$156,209 median · n=5

*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
$150k–$175kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 15 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 Engineer, Technology Development Engineering4
$145,122 median · n=4 eligible
Principal Engineer, Technology2
$169,000 median · n=2 eligible
Principal Engineer, Technology Development Engineer2
$156,209 median · n=2 eligible
Principal Engineer, Technology Transfer And Process Engineer2
$147,602 median · n=2 eligible
Principal Engineer, Technology & Development1
$97,552 median · n=1 eligible
Principal Engineer, Technology & Integration1
$121,131 median · n=1 eligible
Principal Engineer, Technology Development (Td) Research1
$90,459 median · n=1 eligible
Principal Engineer, Technology And Data Innovation1
$215,000 median · n=1 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
Milpitas, CA4
$153,504 median · n=4 eligible
Hopewell Junction, NY2
$97,708 median · n=2 eligible
Boston, MA1
$147,602 median · n=1 eligible
Dedham, MA1
$147,602 median · n=1 eligible
Elgin, IL1
$215,000 median · n=1 eligible
Fremont, CA1
$136,739 median · n=1 eligible
Malta, NY1
$90,459 median · n=1 eligible
North Chicago, IL1
$178,000 median · n=1 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
100.0%Certified LCAs
Certified15 100.0%

Denominator: all 15 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.4
$145,122 median · n=4 eligible
Abbvie Inc.2
$169,000 median · n=2 eligible
Eli Lilly And Company2
$147,602 median · n=2 eligible
Globalfoundries U.S. 2, LLC2
$97,708 median · n=2 eligible
Globalfoundries U.S. Inc.2
$105,795 median · n=2 eligible
Sandisk Technologies, Inc.2
$156,209 median · n=2 eligible
Cobank, Acb1
$215,000 median · n=1 eligible

Top 7 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
$147,602Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$97,677
25th percentile$128,935
Median (50th)$147,602
75th percentile$156,209
90th percentile$170,800

n=15 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

15 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
Eli Lilly And CompanyPrincipal Engineer, Technology Transfer And Process Engineer

Filing details

$147,601.74 /yr

I-200-26071-698375
Reported wage: $147,601.74 / year
Annualized: $147,602
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-19
Employment end: 2029-08-06
Worker positions: 1

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

Boston, MA03/12/202608/07/2026
Eli Lilly And CompanyPrincipal Engineer, Technology Transfer And Process Engineer

Filing details

$147,601.74 /yr

I-200-26070-696081
Reported wage: $147,601.74 / year
Annualized: $147,602
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-18
Employment end: 2029-08-06
Worker positions: 1

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

Dedham, MA03/11/202608/07/2026
Abbvie Inc.Principal Engineer, Technology

Filing details

$178,000 /yr

I-200-26015-563454
Reported wage: $178,000–$198,000 / year
Annualized: $178,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-23
Employment end: 2029-01-26
Worker positions: 1

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

North Chicago, IL01/15/202601/27/2026
Sandisk Technologies, Inc.Principal Engineer, Technology Development Engineer

Filing details

$156,209 /yr

I-200-25304-353250
Reported wage: $156,209–$193,442 / year
Annualized: $156,209
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-07
Employment end: 2029-03-08
Worker positions: 25

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

Milpitas, CA10/31/202503/09/2026
Sandisk Technologies, Inc.Principal Engineer, Technology Development Engineer

Filing details

$156,209 /yr

I-200-25304-353299
Reported wage: $156,209–$193,442 / year
Annualized: $156,209
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-07
Employment end: 2029-03-08
Worker positions: 1

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

San Jose, CA10/31/202503/09/2026
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Principal Engineer, Technology Development Engineering

Filing details

$153,504 /yr

I-200-24150-048008
Reported wage: $153,504–$186,900 / year
Annualized: $153,504
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-06-05
Employment end: 2027-06-12
Worker positions: 1

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

Milpitas, CA05/29/202406/13/2024
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Principal Engineer, Technology Development Engineering

Filing details

$153,504 /yr

I-200-24150-048166
Reported wage: $153,504–$186,900 / year
Annualized: $153,504
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-06-05
Employment end: 2027-06-12
Worker positions: 25

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

Milpitas, CA05/29/202406/13/2024
Abbvie Inc.Principal Engineer, Technology

Filing details

$160,000 /yr

I-200-24143-026677
Reported wage: $160,000–$180,000 / year
Annualized: $160,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-05-30
Employment end: 2027-06-02
Worker positions: 1

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

Waukegan, IL05/22/202406/03/2024
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Principal Engineer, Technology Development Engineering

Filing details

$136,739 /yr

I-200-24128-965984
Reported wage: $136,739–$186,900 / year
Annualized: $136,739
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-05-14
Employment end: 2027-05-07
Worker positions: 25

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

Milpitas, CA05/07/202405/08/2024
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.Principal Engineer, Technology Development Engineering

Filing details

$136,739 /yr

I-200-24128-965987
Reported wage: $136,739–$186,900 / year
Annualized: $136,739
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-05-14
Employment end: 2027-05-07
Worker positions: 1

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

Fremont, CA05/07/202405/08/2024
Cobank, AcbPrincipal Engineer, Technology And Data Innovation

Filing details

$215,000 /yr

I-200-23340-549423
Reported wage: $215,000 / year
Annualized: $215,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2023-12-13
Employment end: 2027-01-01
Worker positions: 1

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

Elgin, IL12/06/202301/02/2024
Globalfoundries U.S. 2, LLCPrincipal Engineer, Technology And Development

Filing details

$97,864 /yr

I-200-20106-490248
Reported wage: $97,864–$128,000 / year
Annualized: $97,864
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-04-22
Employment end: 2023-06-21
Worker positions: 1

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

Hopewell Junction, NY04/15/202006/22/2020
Globalfoundries U.S., Inc.Principal Engineer, Technology & Integration

Filing details

$121,131 /yr

I-200-18026-050443
Reported wage: $121,131–$140,000 / year
Annualized: $121,131
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-04-04
Employment end: 2021-07-27
Worker positions: 1

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

Santa Clara, CA03/29/201807/28/2018
Globalfoundries U.S. Inc.Principal Engineer, Technology Development (Td) Research

Filing details

$90,459 /yr

I-200-18073-584624
Reported wage: $90,459–$128,000 / year
Annualized: $90,459
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-03-26
Employment end: 2021-09-11
Worker positions: 1

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

Malta, NY03/20/201809/12/2018
Globalfoundries U.S. 2, LLCPrincipal Engineer, Technology & Development

Filing details

$97,552 /yr

I-200-16349-848955
Reported wage: $97,552–$121,000 / year
Annualized: $97,552
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2017-02-17
Employment end: 2020-06-19
Worker positions: 1

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

Hopewell Junction, NY02/13/201706/20/2017

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.