OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Principal Software Engineering
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsPrincipal Software Engineering insights
Total filings232All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$183,137225 eligible salary records
Employer names27Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$171,392–$197,026Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*21 filings$180,579 median · n=20
*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 · 225 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Principal Software Engineering Manager110
$192,116 median · n=108 eligible
Principal Software Engineering71
$173,710 median · n=69 eligible
Principal Software Engineering Lead31
$184,101 median · n=30 eligible
Manager, Principal Software Engineering5
$125,382 median · n=5 eligible
Principal Software Engineering Architect2
$195,000 median · n=1 eligible
Assistant Director ñ Principal Software Engineering1
$146,576 median · n=1 eligible
Associate Principal Software Engineering - Risk Analytics1
$145,000 median · n=1 eligible
Principal Software Engineering (Quality Engineering)1
$140,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Redmond, WA98
$188,005 median · n=96 eligible
Bellevue, WA17
$185,242 median · n=16 eligible
Plano, TX17
$181,500 median · n=17 eligible
Southlake, TX13
$135,000 median · n=13 eligible
Dallas, TX12
$173,304 median · n=12 eligible
Alpharetta, GA10
$175,268 median · n=10 eligible
Sunnyvale, CA7
$207,995 median · n=7 eligible
Bothell, WA4
$197,597 median · n=4 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
97.0%Certified LCAs
Certified225 97.0%
Certified - Withdrawn5 2.2%
Withdrawn1 0.4%
Denied1 0.4%
Denominator: all 232 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Microsoft Corporation139
$188,460 median · n=136 eligible
At&T Services, Inc.47
$180,569 median · n=47 eligible
Sabre Glbl Inc18
$135,000 median · n=18 eligible
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.6
$128,617 median · n=6 eligible
Cricket Wireless, LLC2
$164,103 median · n=2 eligible
E*Trade Financial Corporation2
— median · n=0 eligible
Salesforce.Com, Inc.2
$210,434 median · n=2 eligible
Ecapital Servicing Corp.2
$195,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$183,137Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$141,663
25th percentile$171,392
Median (50th)$183,137
75th percentile$197,026
90th percentile$213,161
n=225 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
232 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At&T Services, Inc. | Principal Software Engineering | $181,642I-200-26166-015747 Reported wage: $181,642 / year Annualized: $181,642 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-23 Employment end: 2029-10-09 Worker positions: 1 | Alpharetta, GA | 06/15/2026 | 10/10/2026 |
| At&T Services, Inc. | Principal Software Engineering | $200,065I-200-26166-016100 Reported wage: $200,065 / year Annualized: $200,065 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-23 Employment end: 2029-12-08 Worker positions: 1 | Plano, TX | 06/15/2026 | 12/09/2026 |
| At&T Services, Inc. | Principal Software Engineering | $183,136.67I-200-26159-993785 Reported wage: $183,136.67 / year Annualized: $183,137 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-15 Employment end: 2029-11-19 Worker positions: 1 | Alpharetta, GA | 06/08/2026 | 11/20/2026 |
| Ecapital Servicing Corp. | Principal Software Engineering Architect | $195,000I-200-26099-773329 Reported wage: $195,000 / year Annualized: $195,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-16 Employment end: 2027-04-26 Worker positions: 1 | Walpole, MA | 04/09/2026 | 04/27/2026 |
| Ecapital Servicing Corp. | Principal Software Engineering Architect | $195,000I-200-26096-759936 Reported wage: $195,000 / year Annualized: $195,000 Status: Denied Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-07 Employment end: 2027-04-26 Worker positions: 1 | Walpole, MA | 04/06/2026 | 04/27/2026 |
| At&T Services, Inc. | Principal Software Engineering | $184,625I-200-26079-720029 Reported wage: $184,625 / year Annualized: $184,625 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-27 Employment end: 2029-08-24 Worker positions: 1 | Plano, TX | 03/20/2026 | 08/25/2026 |
| At&T Services, Inc. | Principal Software Engineering | $174,100I-200-26068-689590 Reported wage: $174,100 / year Annualized: $174,100 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-16 Employment end: 2029-07-14 Worker positions: 1 | Dallas, TX | 03/09/2026 | 07/15/2026 |
| At&T Services, Inc. | Principal Software Engineering | $174,100I-200-26057-666011 Reported wage: $174,100 / year Annualized: $174,100 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-05 Employment end: 2029-05-01 Worker positions: 1 | Dallas, TX | 02/26/2026 | 05/02/2026 |
| At&T Services, Inc. | Principal Software Engineering | $196,560I-200-26048-646088 Reported wage: $196,560 / year Annualized: $196,560 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-24 Employment end: 2029-07-12 Worker positions: 1 | Bothell, WA | 02/17/2026 | 07/13/2026 |
| At&T Services, Inc. | Principal Software Engineering | $191,571I-200-26042-634015 Reported wage: $191,571 / year Annualized: $191,571 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-19 Employment end: 2029-07-29 Worker positions: 1 | Alpharetta, GA | 02/11/2026 | 07/30/2026 |
| At&T Services, Inc. | Principal Software Engineering | $170,196I-200-26043-635396 Reported wage: $170,196 / year Annualized: $170,196 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-19 Employment end: 2029-02-22 Worker positions: 1 | Alpharetta, GA | 02/11/2026 | 02/23/2026 |
| At&T Services, Inc. | Principal Software Engineering | $176,279.81I-200-26029-602977 Reported wage: $176,279.81 / year Annualized: $176,280 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-05 Employment end: 2029-07-24 Worker positions: 1 | Dallas, TX | 01/29/2026 | 07/25/2026 |
| At&T Services, Inc. | Principal Software Engineering | $184,313I-200-26028-597705 Reported wage: $184,313 / year Annualized: $184,313 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-04 Employment end: 2029-07-19 Worker positions: 1 | Bothell, WA | 01/28/2026 | 07/20/2026 |
| Forged Fiber 37 LLC | Principal Software Engineering | $157,973.66I-200-26023-584037 Reported wage: $157,973.66 / year Annualized: $157,974 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-30 Employment end: 2029-01-31 Worker positions: 1 | Sanford, FL | 01/23/2026 | 02/01/2026 |
| Nomura Holding America, Inc. | Vice President, Sr. Principal Software Engineering Manager | $160,000I-200-26021-578558 Reported wage: $160,000–$210,000 / year Annualized: $160,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-28 Employment end: 2029-06-15 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 01/21/2026 | 06/16/2026 |
| Alcon Research, LLC | Principal Software Engineering | $155,019I-200-25337-455754 Reported wage: $155,019 / year Annualized: $155,019 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-10 Employment end: 2029-01-29 Worker positions: 1 | Lake Forest, CA | 12/03/2025 | 01/30/2026 |
| At&T Services, Inc. | Principal Software Engineering | $181,407I-200-25273-344835 Reported wage: $181,407 / year Annualized: $181,407 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-07 Employment end: 2029-03-23 Worker positions: 1 | Plano, TX | 09/30/2025 | 03/24/2026 |
| At&T Services, Inc. | Principal Software Engineering | $191,998I-200-25273-345957 Reported wage: $191,998 / year Annualized: $191,998 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-07 Employment end: 2029-02-07 Worker positions: 1 | Plano, TX | 09/30/2025 | 02/08/2026 |
| At&T Services, Inc. | Principal Software Engineering | $179,750I-200-25272-341550 Reported wage: $179,750 / year Annualized: $179,750 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-06 Employment end: 2029-03-27 Worker positions: 1 | Alpharetta, GA | 09/29/2025 | 03/28/2026 |
| At&T Services, Inc. | Principal Software Engineering | $176,790I-200-25272-341623 Reported wage: $176,790 / year Annualized: $176,790 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-06 Employment end: 2029-03-23 Worker positions: 1 | Plano, TX | 09/29/2025 | 03/24/2026 |
| At&T Services, Inc. | Principal Software Engineering | $172,897I-200-25272-341745 Reported wage: $172,897 / year Annualized: $172,897 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-06 Employment end: 2029-03-23 Worker positions: 1 | Dallas, TX | 09/29/2025 | 03/24/2026 |
| At&T Services, Inc. | Principal Software Engineering | $198,634I-200-25252-295488 Reported wage: $198,634 / year Annualized: $198,634 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-09-16 Employment end: 2028-09-14 Worker positions: 1 | Bothell, WA | 09/09/2025 | 09/15/2025 |
| At&T Services, Inc. | Principal Software Engineering | $184,046I-200-25248-290964 Reported wage: $184,046 / year Annualized: $184,046 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-09-12 Employment end: 2029-02-15 Worker positions: 1 | Dallas, TX | 09/05/2025 | 02/16/2026 |
| At&T Services, Inc. | Principal Software Engineering | $195,616.64I-200-25232-254667 Reported wage: $195,616.64 / year Annualized: $195,617 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-08-27 Employment end: 2028-12-31 Worker positions: 1 | Plano, TX | 08/20/2025 | 01/01/2026 |
| At&T Services, Inc. | Principal Software Engineering | $185,000I-200-25214-217399 Reported wage: $185,000 / year Annualized: $185,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-08-08 Employment end: 2028-08-07 Worker positions: 1 | Middletown, NJ | 08/01/2025 | 08/08/2025 |
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