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Principal R&D Engineer

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Principal R&D Engineer insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings58All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$125,29554 eligible salary records
Employer names25Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$115,422–$140,000Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
02468FY 2016: 3 filings16FY 2017: 2 filings17FY 2018: 5 filings18FY 2019: 5 filings19FY 2020: 2 filings20FY 2021: 6 filings21FY 2022: 7 filings22FY 2023: 7 filings23FY 2024: 7 filings24FY 2025: 7 filings25FY 2026: 7 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*7 filings$156,077 median · n=7

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

$25k bands · 54 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 R&D Engineer42
$125,000 median · n=40 eligible
Principal R&D Engineer (Sr. Network Systems & Data Analyst)4
$152,000 median · n=3 eligible
Senior Principal R&D Engineer3
$140,000 median · n=3 eligible
Principal R&D Engineer/ Scientist2
$162,387 median · n=2 eligible
Head Of Product Development, Principal R&D Engineer1
$110,822 median · n=1 eligible
Principal R&D Engineer, Sterilization1
$120,000 median · n=1 eligible
Principal R&D Engineer - General Surgical Devices1
$97,989 median · n=1 eligible
Principal R&D Engineer – Transcatheter Mitral Therapies1
— median · n=0 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
Irvine, CA7
$125,590 median · n=7 eligible
Austin, TX5
$155,709 median · n=5 eligible
North Haven, CT5
$97,989 median · n=5 eligible
Canonsburg, PA4
$123,291 median · n=4 eligible
Middletown, NJ4
$152,000 median · n=3 eligible
Santa Rosa, CA3
$139,464 median · n=2 eligible
State College, PA3
$125,000 median · n=3 eligible
Midvale, UT2
$118,893 median · n=2 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
93.1%Certified LCAs
Certified54 93.1%
Certified - Withdrawn4 6.9%

Denominator: all 58 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Covidien Lp11
$124,353 median · n=10 eligible
Ansys, Inc.9
$135,000 median · n=9 eligible
Medtronic, Inc.6
$122,658 median · n=5 eligible
Boston Scientific Corporation5
$119,413 median · n=5 eligible
Nanowear, Inc.5
$125,000 median · n=5 eligible
Datavision Inc4
$152,000 median · n=3 eligible
Medivators, Inc.3
$128,000 median · n=2 eligible
Via Alliance Technology, Inc.2
$122,500 median · n=2 eligible

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
$125,295Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$103,306
25th percentile$115,422
Median (50th)$125,295
75th percentile$140,000
90th percentile$155,967

n=54 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

58 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
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.Principal R&D Engineer

Filing details

$156,077.25 /yr

I-200-26160-997474
Reported wage: $156,077.25 / year
Annualized: $156,077
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-16
Employment end: 2029-06-21
Worker positions: 1

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

Murray, UT06/09/202606/22/2026
Covidien LpPrincipal R&D Engineer

Filing details

$137,280 /yr

I-200-26154-977786
Reported wage: $137,280–$143,765 / year
Annualized: $137,280
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-10
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Irvine, CA06/03/202610/01/2026
Biosense Webster, Inc.Principal R&D Engineer

Filing details

$175,400 /yr

I-200-26142-941297
Reported wage: $175,400 / year
Annualized: $175,400
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-01
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Irvine, CA05/22/202610/01/2026
Solstice Advanced Materials Us, Inc.Principal R&D Engineer/ Scientist

Filing details

$180,273 /yr

I-200-26106-802965
Reported wage: $180,273 / year
Annualized: $180,273
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-23
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Buffalo, NY04/16/202610/01/2026
Medtronic, Inc.Principal R&D Engineer

Filing details

$108,306 /yr

I-200-26091-748272
Reported wage: $108,306–$150,000 / year
Annualized: $108,306
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-08
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Jacksonville, FL04/01/202610/01/2026
Medtronic, Inc.Principal R&D Engineer

Filing details

$156,270 /yr

I-200-26075-705100
Reported wage: $156,270–$164,703 / year
Annualized: $156,270
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-23
Employment end: 2029-08-29
Worker positions: 1

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

Santa Rosa, CA03/16/202608/30/2026
Enablecv, Inc.Sr. Principal R&D Engineer

Filing details

$112,195 /yr

I-200-26075-706266
Reported wage: $112,195–$165,000 / year
Annualized: $112,195
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-23
Employment end: 2029-09-13
Worker positions: 1

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

Midvale, UT03/16/202609/14/2026
Boston Scientific CorporationPrincipal R&D Engineer

Filing details

$126,443 /yr

I-200-25205-197657
Reported wage: $126,443–$150,413 / year
Annualized: $126,443
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-31
Employment end: 2029-01-05
Worker positions: 1

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

Maple Grove, MN07/24/202501/06/2026
Ansys, Inc.Principal R&D Engineer

Filing details

$131,581 /yr

I-200-25113-897197
Reported wage: $131,581–$164,258 / year
Annualized: $131,581
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-30
Employment end: 2028-09-13
Worker positions: 1

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

Canonsburg, PA04/23/202509/14/2025
Ansys, Inc.Principal R&D Engineer

Filing details

$155,709 /yr

I-200-25098-842853
Reported wage: $155,709–$190,000 / year
Annualized: $155,709
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-15
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Austin, TX04/08/202510/01/2025
Ansys, Inc.Principal R&D Engineer

Filing details

$155,709 /yr

I-200-25093-830045
Reported wage: $155,709–$190,000 / year
Annualized: $155,709
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-10
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Austin, TX04/03/202510/01/2025
Ansys, Inc.Principal R&D Engineer

Filing details

$155,709 /yr

I-200-25079-790223
Reported wage: $155,709–$185,000 / year
Annualized: $155,709
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-03-27
Employment end: 2028-08-24
Worker positions: 1

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

Austin, TX03/20/202508/25/2025
Medtronic, Inc.Principal R&D Engineer

Filing details

$124,717 /yr

I-200-25066-757322
Reported wage: $124,717 / year
Annualized: $124,717
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-03-14
Employment end: 2028-06-20
Worker positions: 1

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

Northridge, CA03/07/202506/21/2025
Covidien LpPrincipal R&D Engineer

Filing details

$104,829 /yr

I-200-22090-025568
Reported wage: $104,829–$135,000 / year
Annualized: $104,829
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-10-01
Employment end: 2025-05-01
Worker positions: 1

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

Woburn, MA03/31/202205/02/2022
Covidien LpSenior Principal R&D Engineer

Filing details

$160,701 /yr

I-200-24255-331430
Reported wage: $160,701–$185,516 / year
Annualized: $160,701
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-09-18
Employment end: 2028-03-05
Worker positions: 1

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

North Haven, CT09/11/202403/06/2025
Ansys, Inc.Principal R&D Engineer

Filing details

$135,000 /yr

I-200-24206-218059
Reported wage: $135,000–$165,000 / year
Annualized: $135,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-07-31
Employment end: 2028-01-18
Worker positions: 1

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

Canonsburg, PA07/24/202401/19/2025
Covidien LpPrincipal R&D Engineer

Filing details

$125,590 /yr

I-200-24191-184475
Reported wage: $125,590–$138,261.37 / year
Annualized: $125,590
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-07-16
Employment end: 2027-12-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Irvine, CA07/09/202401/01/2025
Evon Medics, LLCHead Of Product Development, Principal R&D Engineer

Filing details

$110,822 /yr

I-200-24151-050336
Reported wage: $110,822 / year
Annualized: $110,822
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-06-06
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Ellicott City, MD05/30/202410/01/2024
Boston Scientific CorporationPrincipal R&D Engineer

Filing details

$122,236.14 /yr

I-200-24057-747595
Reported wage: $122,236.14 / year
Annualized: $122,236
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-03-04
Employment end: 2027-08-23
Worker positions: 1

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

Arden Hills, MN02/26/202408/24/2024
Medtronic, Inc.Principal R&D Engineer – Transcatheter Mitral Therapies

Filing details

$147,285 /yr

I-200-23320-506401
Reported wage: $147,285–$153,979 / year
Annualized: $147,285
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-01-11
Employment end: 2027-02-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Santa Rosa, CA11/16/202302/29/2024
Covidien LpPrincipal R&D Engineer

Filing details

$125,590 /yr

I-200-23349-569533
Reported wage: $125,590–$138,787 / year
Annualized: $125,590
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2023-12-22
Employment end: 2027-05-26
Worker positions: 1

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

Irvine, CA12/15/202305/27/2024
Enablecv, Inc.Principal R&D Engineer

Filing details

$125,590 /yr

I-200-23249-324811
Reported wage: $125,590–$155,000 / year
Annualized: $125,590
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-09-13
Employment end: 2026-09-13
Worker positions: 1

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

Midvale, UT09/06/202309/14/2023
Coherent CorpSenior Principal R&D Engineer

Filing details

$140,000 /yr

I-200-23194-187027
Reported wage: $140,000–$220,000 / year
Annualized: $140,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-07-20
Employment end: 2026-07-12
Worker positions: 1

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

San Jose, CA07/13/202307/13/2023
Ansys, Inc.Principal R&D Engineer

Filing details

$140,000 /yr

I-200-23186-166567
Reported wage: $140,000–$180,000 / year
Annualized: $140,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-07-12
Employment end: 2027-01-02
Worker positions: 1

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

Austin, TX07/05/202301/03/2024
Nanowear, Inc.Principal R&D Engineer

Filing details

$125,000 /yr

I-200-23181-157456
Reported wage: $125,000 / year
Annualized: $125,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-07-10
Employment end: 2026-07-09
Worker positions: 1

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

Adair Village, OR06/30/202307/10/2023

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.