OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Principal Software Engineer 1
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsPrincipal Software Engineer 1 insights
Total filings22All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$177,15421 eligible salary records
Employer names10Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$149,247–$197,771Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*3 filings$170,908 median · n=3
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$175k–$200kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 21 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Principal Software Engineer 115
$185,113 median · n=14 eligible
Senior Principal Software Engineer 16
$128,000 median · n=6 eligible
Principal Software Engineer 1615.32791
$341,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 3 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
San Jose, CA5
$206,550 median · n=5 eligible
Austin, TX4
$149,247 median · n=4 eligible
El Segundo, CA3
$169,628 median · n=2 eligible
Jersey City, NJ2
$128,000 median · n=2 eligible
Broomfield, CO1
$170,908 median · n=1 eligible
Deerfield, IL1
$193,000 median · n=1 eligible
Mountain View, CA1
$341,000 median · n=1 eligible
Round Rock, TX1
$115,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
95.5%Certified LCAs
Certified21 95.5%
Certified - Withdrawn1 4.5%
Denominator: all 22 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Saama Technologies, LLC6
$128,000 median · n=6 eligible
Asml Us, Lp5
$206,550 median · n=5 eligible
Directv, LLC3
$169,628 median · n=2 eligible
Sophos, Inc.2
$184,340 median · n=2 eligible
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.1
$181,300 median · n=1 eligible
Google LLC1
$341,000 median · n=1 eligible
Hermes Microvision, Inc.1
$175,858 median · n=1 eligible
Roche Sequencing Solutions, Inc.1
$188,926 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$177,154Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$128,000
25th percentile$149,247
Median (50th)$177,154
75th percentile$197,771
90th percentile$226,158
n=21 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophos, Inc. | Principal Software Engineer 1 | $197,771I-200-26133-906198 Reported wage: $197,771 / year Annualized: $197,771 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-20 Employment end: 2029-09-20 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 05/13/2026 | 09/21/2026 |
| Sophos, Inc. | Principal Software Engineer 1 | $170,908I-200-26008-545680 Reported wage: $170,908 / year Annualized: $170,908 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-15 Employment end: 2029-04-19 Worker positions: 1 | Broomfield, CO | 01/08/2026 | 04/20/2026 |
| Saama Technologies, LLC | Senior Principal Software Engineer 1 | $115,000I-200-25269-339233 Reported wage: $115,000–$135,000 / year Annualized: $115,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-05 Employment end: 2028-10-05 Worker positions: 1 | Round Rock, TX | 09/26/2025 | 10/06/2025 |
| Saama Technologies, LLC | Senior Principal Software Engineer 1 | $149,247I-200-25248-290867 Reported wage: $149,247–$153,000 / year Annualized: $149,247 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-09-12 Employment end: 2028-09-14 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 09/05/2025 | 09/15/2025 |
| Saama Technologies, LLC | Senior Principal Software Engineer 1 | $149,247I-200-25245-281329 Reported wage: $149,247–$153,000 / year Annualized: $149,247 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-09-09 Employment end: 2028-09-14 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 09/02/2025 | 09/15/2025 |
| Saama Technologies, LLC | Senior Principal Software Engineer 1 | $128,000I-200-25230-250354 Reported wage: $128,000–$130,000 / year Annualized: $128,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-08-25 Employment end: 2028-08-25 Worker positions: 1 | Jersey City, NJ | 08/18/2025 | 08/26/2025 |
| Walgreen Co. | Principal Software Engineer 1 | $193,000.08I-200-25212-212770 Reported wage: $193,000.08 / year Annualized: $193,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-08-07 Employment end: 2029-01-01 Worker positions: 1 | Deerfield, IL | 07/31/2025 | 01/02/2026 |
| Saama Technologies, LLC | Senior Principal Software Engineer 1 | $110,000I-200-25154-048875 Reported wage: $110,000–$120,000 / year Annualized: $110,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-10 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 06/03/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Saama Technologies, LLC | Senior Principal Software Engineer 1 | $128,000I-200-25147-021874 Reported wage: $128,000–$130,000 / year Annualized: $128,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-03 Employment end: 2028-06-01 Worker positions: 1 | Jersey City, NJ | 05/27/2025 | 06/02/2025 |
| Directv, LLC | Principal Software Engineer 1 | $173,188I-200-24304-443868 Reported wage: $173,188 / year Annualized: $173,188 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-24 Employment end: 2028-04-06 Worker positions: 1 | El Segundo, CA | 10/30/2024 | 04/07/2025 |
| Asml Us, Lp | Principal Software Engineer 1 | $226,158I-200-25099-845093 Reported wage: $226,158–$282,325 / year Annualized: $226,158 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-16 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 04/09/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Directv, LLC | Principal Software Engineer 1 | $180,791I-200-25022-635171 Reported wage: $180,791 / year Annualized: $180,791 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-01-29 Employment end: 2028-04-10 Worker positions: 1 | El Segundo, CA | 01/22/2025 | 04/11/2025 |
| Asml Us, Lp | Principal Software Engineer 1 | $177,154I-200-24271-370845 Reported wage: $177,154–$225,951.27 / year Annualized: $177,154 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-10-04 Employment end: 2028-03-21 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 09/27/2024 | 03/22/2025 |
| Asml Us, Lp | Principal Software Engineer 1 | $234,062I-200-24079-812722 Reported wage: $234,062–$279,450 / year Annualized: $234,062 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-03-26 Employment end: 2027-09-17 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 03/19/2024 | 09/18/2024 |
| Roche Sequencing Solutions, Inc. | Principal Software Engineer 1 | $188,926I-200-24058-752707 Reported wage: $188,926–$240,900 / year Annualized: $188,926 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-03-05 Employment end: 2027-07-06 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 02/27/2024 | 07/07/2024 |
| Directv, LLC | Principal Software Engineer 1 | $158,464I-200-24032-684241 Reported wage: $158,464 / year Annualized: $158,464 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-02-08 Employment end: 2027-07-04 Worker positions: 1 | El Segundo, CA | 02/01/2024 | 07/05/2024 |
| Zynga, Inc. | Principal Software Engineer 1 | $168,106I-200-23207-215380 Reported wage: $168,106–$240,000 / year Annualized: $168,106 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-08-02 Employment end: 2026-08-21 Worker positions: 1 | San Mateo, CA | 07/26/2023 | 08/22/2023 |
| Asml Us, Lp | Principal Software Engineer 1 | $206,550I-200-23046-775575 Reported wage: $206,550–$279,450 / year Annualized: $206,550 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-02-22 Employment end: 2026-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 02/15/2023 | 07/01/2023 |
| Asml Us, Lp | Principal Software Engineer 1 | $206,550I-200-23040-761640 Reported wage: $206,550–$279,450 / year Annualized: $206,550 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-02-16 Employment end: 2026-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 02/09/2023 | 07/01/2023 |
| Hermes Microvision, Inc. | Principal Software Engineer 1 | $175,858I-200-22122-124557 Reported wage: $175,858 / year Annualized: $175,858 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-05-09 Employment end: 2025-08-07 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, Ca, CA | 05/02/2022 | 08/08/2022 |
| Google LLC | Principal Software Engineer 1615.3279 | $341,000I-200-20358-978570 Reported wage: $341,000 / year Annualized: $341,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-01-04 Employment end: 2023-12-31 Worker positions: 1 | Mountain View, CA | 12/23/2020 | 01/01/2021 |
| Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. | Principal Software Engineer 1 | $181,300.08I-200-17073-979957 Reported wage: $181,300.08 / year Annualized: $181,300 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2017 Decision: 2017-03-20 Employment end: 2020-09-09 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 03/14/2017 | 09/10/2017 |
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.