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Principal Network Architect

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Principal Network Architect insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings22All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$158,63922 eligible salary records
Employer names12Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$128,376–$180,360Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
01346FY 2016: 2 filings16FY 2017: 2 filings17FY 2018: 3 filings18FY 2019: 1 filings19FY 2020: 2 filings20FY 2021: 2 filings21FY 2022: 3 filings22FY 2023: 1 filings23FY 2024: 5 filings24FY 2026: 1 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*1 filings$145,643 median · n=1

*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
$175k–$200kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 22 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

Top 5 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

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
Certified22 100.0%

Denominator: all 22 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

Top 8 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
$158,639Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$120,400
25th percentile$128,376
Median (50th)$158,639
75th percentile$180,360
90th percentile$197,973

n=22 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

22 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
Crawford & CompanyGlobal Principal Network Architect

Filing details

$145,643 /yr

I-200-26023-585032
Reported wage: $145,643 / year
Annualized: $145,643
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-30
Employment end: 2029-06-15
Worker positions: 1

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

Peachtree Corners, GA01/23/202606/16/2026
Equinix, Inc.Principal Network Architect

Filing details

$162,739 /yr

I-200-24171-130403
Reported wage: $162,739–$272,000 / year
Annualized: $162,739
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-06-26
Employment end: 2027-08-12
Worker positions: 1

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

Redwood City, CA06/19/202408/13/2024
Equinix, Inc.Principal Network Architect

Filing details

$195,250 /yr

I-200-24092-843184
Reported wage: $195,250–$272,000 / year
Annualized: $195,250
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-08
Employment end: 2027-08-08
Worker positions: 1

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

Redwood City, CA04/01/202408/09/2024
Infinite Computer Solutions, Inc.Principal Network Architect

Filing details

$154,538 /yr

I-200-24047-724877
Reported wage: $154,538 / year
Annualized: $154,538
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-02-26
Employment end: 2027-07-06
Worker positions: 1

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

King Of Prussia, PA02/16/202407/07/2024
Infinite Computer Solutions, Inc.Principal Network Architect

Filing details

$154,538 /yr

I-200-24046-722209
Reported wage: $154,538 / year
Annualized: $154,538
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-02-23
Employment end: 2027-07-06
Worker positions: 1

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

King Of Prussia, PA02/15/202407/07/2024
R3 Technology IncPrincipal Network Architect

Filing details

$200,000 /yr

I-200-23278-413863
Reported wage: $200,000 / year
Annualized: $200,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2023-10-13
Employment end: 2026-10-08
Worker positions: 1

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

Teaneck, NJ10/05/202310/09/2023
Crawford & Company, Inc.Principal Network Architect

Filing details

$124,000 /yr

I-200-23017-708644
Reported wage: $124,000 / year
Annualized: $124,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-01-24
Employment end: 2026-06-15
Worker positions: 1

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

Peachtree Corners, GA01/17/202306/16/2023
Pka Technologies, Inc.Principal Network Architect

Filing details

$131,602 /yr

I-200-22130-154081
Reported wage: $131,602–$131,602.5 / year
Annualized: $131,602
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-05-17
Employment end: 2025-08-17
Worker positions: 1

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

Montvale, NJ05/10/202208/18/2022
Mastercard International IncorporatedPrincipal Network Architect

Filing details

$127,300 /yr

I-200-21295-662820
Reported wage: $127,300–$212,600 / year
Annualized: $127,300
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2021-10-29
Employment end: 2024-10-24
Worker positions: 1

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

Irving, TX10/22/202110/25/2021
Splunk Inc.Principal Network Architect

Filing details

$198,275 /yr

I-200-21285-640296
Reported wage: $198,275–$218,275 / year
Annualized: $198,275
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2021-10-19
Employment end: 2025-04-11
Worker positions: 1

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

San Jose, CA10/12/202104/12/2022
Equinix, Inc.Principal Network Architect (20521.50.6)

Filing details

$182,146 /yr

I-200-21069-137216
Reported wage: $182,146–$260,000 / year
Annualized: $182,146
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-03-17
Employment end: 2024-09-06
Worker positions: 1

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

Sunnyvale, CA03/10/202109/07/2021
Mastercard International IncorporatedPrincipal Network Architect

Filing details

$127,300 /yr

I-200-20344-945761
Reported wage: $127,300–$212,600 / year
Annualized: $127,300
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2020-12-16
Employment end: 2023-12-13
Worker positions: 1

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

O'Fallon, MO12/09/202012/14/2020
Crawford & CompanyPrincipal Network Architect

Filing details

$105,643 /yr

I-200-20168-658218
Reported wage: $105,643–$115,211.25 / year
Annualized: $105,643
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-06-23
Employment end: 2023-06-16
Worker positions: 1

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

Peachtree Corners, GA06/16/202006/16/2020
Equinix, Inc.Principal Network Architect (20521.50)

Filing details

$198,800 /yr

I-200-20048-327740
Reported wage: $198,800 / year
Annualized: $198,800
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-02-24
Employment end: 2023-08-13
Worker positions: 1

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

Sunnyvale, CA02/17/202008/14/2020
Equinix, Inc.Principal Network Architect

Filing details

$192,920 /yr

I-200-19062-863942
Reported wage: $192,920 / year
Annualized: $192,920
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-03-13
Employment end: 2022-09-03
Worker positions: 1

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

Sunnyvale, CALIFORNIA03/07/201909/04/2019
Presidio Networked Solutions, LLCPrincipal Network Architect

Filing details

$163,000 /yr

I-200-18220-663235
Reported wage: $163,000 / year
Annualized: $163,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-08-14
Employment end: 2021-09-14
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY08/08/201809/15/2018
Equinix, Inc.Principal Network Architect

Filing details

$175,000 /yr

I-200-18095-663017
Reported wage: $175,000 / year
Annualized: $175,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-04-17
Employment end: 2021-06-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Sunnyvale, CA04/11/201806/15/2018
Equinix, Inc.Principal Network Architect

Filing details

$175,000 /yr

I-200-18064-259134
Reported wage: $175,000 / year
Annualized: $175,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-03-13
Employment end: 2021-09-03
Worker positions: 1

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

Sunnyvale, CA03/07/201809/04/2018
Equinix, Inc.Principal Network Architect, Optical

Filing details

$140,000 /yr

I-200-17047-731053
Reported wage: $140,000 / year
Annualized: $140,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2017-03-08
Employment end: 2020-08-17
Worker positions: 1

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

Sunnyvale, CA03/02/201708/18/2017
Equinix, Inc.Principal Network Architect

Filing details

$175,000 /yr

I-200-17047-813161
Reported wage: $175,000 / year
Annualized: $175,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2017-03-08
Employment end: 2020-08-17
Worker positions: 1

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

Sunnyvale, CA03/02/201708/18/2017
Virtex Solutions LLCPrincipal Network Architect

Filing details

$120,000 /yr

I-200-16085-118270
Reported wage: $120,000 / year
Annualized: $120,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2016-03-31
Employment end: 2019-09-23
Worker positions: 1

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

Farmers Branch, TX03/25/201609/24/2016
Virtex Solutions LLCPrincipal Network Architect

Filing details

$120,000 /yr

I-200-16085-501593
Reported wage: $120,000 / year
Annualized: $120,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2016-03-31
Employment end: 2019-09-23
Worker positions: 1

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

Farmers Branch, TX03/25/201609/24/2016

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.