OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Principal Engineering Manager
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 Engineering Manager insights
Total filings34All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$171,86330 eligible salary records
Employer names14Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$118,398–$209,012Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*1 filings$123,510 median · n=1
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$100k–$125kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 30 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Principal Engineering Manager29
$185,867 median · n=25 eligible
Principal Engineering Manager Ii4
$119,608 median · n=4 eligible
Principal Engineering Manager I1
$117,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 3 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Redmond, WA7
$198,764 median · n=7 eligible
Bellevue, WA5
$224,508 median · n=4 eligible
Benton Harbor, MI4
$115,752 median · n=3 eligible
Bridgewater, NJ2
$138,362 median · n=2 eligible
San Diego, CA2
$152,526 median · n=1 eligible
Seattle, WA2
$164,694 median · n=1 eligible
Atlanta, GA1
$200,000 median · n=1 eligible
Beaverton, OR1
$209,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
88.2%Certified LCAs
Certified30 88.2%
Withdrawn2 5.9%
Certified - Withdrawn2 5.9%
Denominator: all 34 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Persistent Systems, Inc.13
$116,600 median · n=11 eligible
Microsoft Corporation10
$204,508 median · n=10 eligible
Uipath, Inc.3
$240,741 median · n=2 eligible
Zipwhip, Inc.2
$164,694 median · n=1 eligible
American Megatrends, Inc.1
$117,000 median · n=1 eligible
Ami Us Holdings Inc.1
$122,616 median · n=1 eligible
Ecomid LLC1
$82,000 median · n=1 eligible
Forcepoint LLC1
$209,790 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$171,863Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$115,752
25th percentile$118,398
Median (50th)$171,863
75th percentile$209,012
90th percentile$220,656
n=30 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
34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persistent Systems, Inc. | Principal Engineering Manager | $123,510I-200-26149-961236 Reported wage: $123,510–$128,904 / year Annualized: $123,510 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-05 Employment end: 2029-10-25 Worker positions: 1 | Benton Harbor, MI | 05/29/2026 | 10/26/2026 |
| Uipath, Inc. | Principal Engineering Manager | $275,000I-200-25234-261372 Reported wage: $275,000 / year Annualized: $275,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-08-29 Employment end: 2028-09-07 Worker positions: 1 | Bellevue, WA | 08/22/2025 | 09/08/2025 |
| Persistent Systems, Inc. | Principal Engineering Manager | $122,592I-200-25225-238448 Reported wage: $122,592 / year Annualized: $122,592 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-08-19 Employment end: 2028-08-24 Worker positions: 1 | Dearborn, MI | 08/12/2025 | 08/25/2025 |
| Persistent Systems, Inc | Principal Engineering Manager | $160,805I-200-25184-151715 Reported wage: $160,805–$190,536 / year Annualized: $160,805 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-07-11 Employment end: 2028-07-08 Worker positions: 1 | Bridgewater, NJ | 07/03/2025 | 07/09/2025 |
| Ecomid LLC | Principal Engineering Manager | $82,000I-200-25142-009712 Reported wage: $82,000 / year Annualized: $82,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-30 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Coral Gables, FL | 05/22/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Persistent Systems Inc. | Principal Engineering Manager Ii | $116,600I-200-24102-876078 Reported wage: $116,600 / year Annualized: $116,600 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-04-18 Employment end: 2027-04-17 Worker positions: 1 | King Of Prussia, PA | 04/11/2024 | 04/18/2024 |
| Persistent Systems Inc. | Principal Engineering Manager | $116,600I-200-24092-843340 Reported wage: $116,600 / year Annualized: $116,600 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-04-08 Employment end: 2027-04-07 Worker positions: 1 | Morrisville, NC | 04/01/2024 | 04/08/2024 |
| Persistent Systems, Inc | Principal Engineering Manager | $115,918I-200-24067-781237 Reported wage: $115,918–$132,888 / year Annualized: $115,918 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-03-14 Employment end: 2027-03-10 Worker positions: 1 | Bridgewater, NJ | 03/07/2024 | 03/11/2024 |
| Persistent Systems, Inc. | Principal Engineering Manager | $152,526I-200-23347-562630 Reported wage: $152,526–$170,000 / year Annualized: $152,526 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2023-12-19 Employment end: 2026-12-19 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 12/12/2023 | 12/20/2023 |
| Persistent Systems, Inc. | Principal Engineering Manager | $152,526I-200-23346-559590 Reported wage: $152,526–$170,000 / year Annualized: $152,526 Status: Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2023-12-12 Employment end: 2026-12-18 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 12/12/2023 | 12/19/2023 |
| Persistent Systems, Inc. | Principal Engineering Manager | $115,752I-200-23292-442024 Reported wage: $115,752–$120,096 / year Annualized: $115,752 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2023-10-26 Employment end: 2026-10-25 Worker positions: 1 | Benton Harbor, MI | 10/19/2023 | 10/26/2023 |
| Persistent Systems, Inc. | Principal Engineering Manager | $115,752I-200-23284-423823 Reported wage: $115,752–$120,096 / year Annualized: $115,752 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2023-10-18 Employment end: 2026-10-17 Worker positions: 1 | Benton Harbor, MI | 10/11/2023 | 10/18/2023 |
| Persistent Systems, Inc. | Principal Engineering Manager | $115,752I-200-23284-423161 Reported wage: $115,752–$120,096 / year Annualized: $115,752 Status: Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2023-10-11 Employment end: 2026-10-17 Worker positions: 1 | Benton Harbor, MI | 10/11/2023 | 10/18/2023 |
| Persistent Systems, Inc | Principal Engineering Manager-Ii | $99,008I-200-23116-967874 Reported wage: $99,008–$108,000 / year Annualized: $99,008 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-05-03 Employment end: 2026-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Peachtree Corners, GA | 04/26/2023 | 10/01/2023 |
| Viagogo Inc. | Principal Engineering Manager | $350,000I-200-23074-852045 Reported wage: $350,000 / year Annualized: $350,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-03-22 Employment end: 2026-09-07 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 03/15/2023 | 09/08/2023 |
| Uipath, Inc. | Principal Engineering Manager | $200,000I-200-20311-902671 Reported wage: $200,000–$225,000 / year Annualized: $200,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-08-11 Employment end: 2023-11-15 Worker positions: 1 | Bellevue, WA | 11/06/2020 | 11/16/2020 |
| Forcepoint LLC | Principal Engineering Manager | $209,790I-200-22158-254870 Reported wage: $209,790 / year Annualized: $209,790 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-06-14 Employment end: 2025-11-13 Worker positions: 1 | Campbell, CA | 06/07/2022 | 11/14/2022 |
| Nike Inc. | Principal Engineering Manager | $209,000I-200-22118-115495 Reported wage: $209,000 / year Annualized: $209,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-05-05 Employment end: 2025-10-27 Worker positions: 1 | Beaverton, OR | 04/28/2022 | 10/28/2022 |
| Ami Us Holdings Inc. | Principal Engineering Manager Ii | $122,616I-200-21315-700020 Reported wage: $122,616–$160,240 / year Annualized: $122,616 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2021-11-18 Employment end: 2025-05-10 Worker positions: 1 | Duluth, GA | 11/11/2021 | 05/11/2022 |
| Persistent Systems, Inc. | Principal Engineering Manager Ii | $130,021I-200-21210-490098 Reported wage: $130,021–$175,008 / year Annualized: $130,021 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-08-05 Employment end: 2023-04-19 Worker positions: 1 | Mettawa, IL | 07/29/2021 | 08/05/2021 |
| Uipath, Inc. | Principal Engineering Manager | $206,482I-200-21197-468034 Reported wage: $206,482–$265,000 / year Annualized: $206,482 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-07-23 Employment end: 2024-08-15 Worker positions: 1 | Bellevue, WA | 07/16/2021 | 08/16/2021 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Principal Engineering Manager | $240,000I-200-21158-373484 Reported wage: $240,000 / year Annualized: $240,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-06-14 Employment end: 2024-06-13 Worker positions: 1 | Bellevue, WA | 06/07/2021 | 06/14/2021 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Principal Engineering Manager | $200,000I-200-21137-317682 Reported wage: $200,000 / year Annualized: $200,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-05-24 Employment end: 2024-05-23 Worker positions: 1 | Atlanta, GA | 05/17/2021 | 05/24/2021 |
| Zipwhip, Inc. | Principal Engineering Manager | $164,694I-200-20072-402788 Reported wage: $164,694–$190,000 / year Annualized: $164,694 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2020 Decision: 2020-05-19 Employment end: 2023-03-15 Worker positions: 1 | Seattle, WA | 03/12/2020 | 03/16/2020 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Principal Engineering Manager | $210,000I-200-20113-507357 Reported wage: $210,000 / year Annualized: $210,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2020 Decision: 2020-04-29 Employment end: 2023-04-27 Worker positions: 1 | Redmond, WA | 04/22/2020 | 04/28/2020 |
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