OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Principle Software Engineer
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 recordsPrinciple Software Engineer insights
Total filings166All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$135,995146 eligible salary records
Employer names133Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$120,000–$167,250Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*4 filings$205,915 median · n=3
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$125k–$150kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 146 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Principle Software Engineer133
$133,039 median · n=116 eligible
Senior Principle Software Engineer5
$165,000 median · n=4 eligible
Executive Director, Principle Software Engineer3
$210,000 median · n=3 eligible
Principle Software Engineer / Developer3
$120,000 median · n=3 eligible
Consulting/Principle Software Engineer2
$121,139 median · n=2 eligible
Principle Software Engineer, Backend2
$195,000 median · n=2 eligible
Principle Software Engineer-Tech Lead2
$185,000 median · n=1 eligible
Principle Software Engineer- Machine Learning2
$201,942 median · n=2 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
San Francisco, CA7
$155,000 median · n=6 eligible
San Jose, CA7
$191,104 median · n=7 eligible
Dulles, VA5
$115,100 median · n=5 eligible
Bellevue, WASHINGTON4
$125,000 median · n=2 eligible
Los Angeles, CA4
$135,000 median · n=3 eligible
Mountain View, CA4
$160,662 median · n=4 eligible
Plano, TX4
$158,258 median · n=4 eligible
Tysons Corner, VA4
$175,000 median · n=4 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
91.0%Certified LCAs
Certified151 91.0%
Certified - Withdrawn7 4.2%
Withdrawn6 3.6%
Denied2 1.2%
Denominator: all 166 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Airline Tariff Publishing Company4
$115,100 median · n=4 eligible
Mavenir Systems, Inc.4
$125,000 median · n=2 eligible
Microstrategy, Inc.4
$175,000 median · n=4 eligible
Thales Dis Cpl Usa, Inc4
$192,565 median · n=4 eligible
Citizens Financial Group, Inc.3
$123,906 median · n=3 eligible
International Sos Assistance, Inc.3
$90,646 median · n=3 eligible
Jpmorgan Chase & Co.3
$210,000 median · n=3 eligible
Vizio Services, LLC3
$165,000 median · n=3 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$135,995Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$103,491
25th percentile$120,000
Median (50th)$135,995
75th percentile$167,250
90th percentile$193,929
n=146 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
166 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet, Inc. | Principle Software Engineer | $205,915I-200-26104-792060 Reported wage: $205,915–$225,915 / year Annualized: $205,915 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-21 Employment end: 2029-09-02 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 04/14/2026 | 09/03/2026 |
| Future Today Inc | Principle Software Engineer | $192,000I-200-26110-811650 Reported wage: $192,000 / year Annualized: $192,000 Status: Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-20 Employment end: 2029-04-22 Worker positions: 1 | Apex, NC | 04/20/2026 | 04/23/2026 |
| Innova Solutions, Inc. | Principle Software Engineer | $100,797I-200-26093-754872 Reported wage: $100,797 / year Annualized: $100,797 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-10 Employment end: 2029-04-09 Worker positions: 1 | Tampa, FL | 04/03/2026 | 04/10/2026 |
| Goodleap, LLC | Principle Software Engineer | $215,000I-200-25330-441861 Reported wage: $215,000–$250,000 / year Annualized: $215,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-04 Employment end: 2029-01-04 Worker positions: 1 | Herriman, UT | 11/26/2025 | 01/05/2026 |
| Nube9 LLC | Principle Software Engineer | $113,000I-200-25205-197287 Reported wage: $113,000 / year Annualized: $113,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-07-31 Employment end: 2027-03-31 Worker positions: 1 | Irving, TX | 07/24/2025 | 07/24/2025 |
| Jpmorgan Chase & Co. | Executive Director, Principle Software Engineer | $215,000I-200-25198-182749 Reported wage: $215,000 / year Annualized: $215,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-07-24 Employment end: 2029-01-14 Worker positions: 1 | Plano, TX | 07/17/2025 | 01/15/2026 |
| Communityamerica Credit Union | Principle Software Engineer | $133,078I-200-25134-972734 Reported wage: $133,078–$192,064 / year Annualized: $133,078 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-20 Employment end: 2028-10-16 Worker positions: 1 | Lenexa, KS | 05/13/2025 | 10/17/2025 |
| Jpmorgan Chase & Co. | Executive Director, Principle Software Engineer | $188,200I-200-25127-949653 Reported wage: $188,200 / year Annualized: $188,200 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-14 Employment end: 2028-10-22 Worker positions: 1 | Plano, TX | 05/07/2025 | 10/23/2025 |
| Larky | Principle Software Engineer | $114,691I-200-25114-900756 Reported wage: $114,691–$115,000 / year Annualized: $114,691 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-01 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Northville, MI | 04/24/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Larky Inc. | Principle Software Engineer (Full Stack, Genai & Ml) | $114,691I-200-25114-901999 Reported wage: $114,691–$115,000 / year Annualized: $114,691 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-01 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Northville, MI | 04/24/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Thales Dis Cpl USA, Inc. | Principle Software Engineer- Machine Learning | $209,857.79I-200-25111-886373 Reported wage: $209,857.79 / year Annualized: $209,858 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-28 Employment end: 2028-10-10 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 04/21/2025 | 10/11/2025 |
| Ot Technology, Inc. | Senior Principle Software Engineer | $165,000I-200-25077-783423 Reported wage: $165,000 / year Annualized: $165,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-03-25 Employment end: 2028-06-20 Worker positions: 1 | Atlanta, GA | 03/18/2025 | 06/21/2025 |
| Ot Technology, Inc. | Senior Principle Software Engineer | $165,000I-200-25057-726252 Reported wage: $165,000 / year Annualized: $165,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-03-05 Employment end: 2028-06-20 Worker positions: 1 | Sandy Springs, GA | 02/26/2025 | 06/21/2025 |
| Jpmorgan Chase & Co. | Executive Director, Principle Software Engineer | $210,000I-200-25055-719434 Reported wage: $210,000 / year Annualized: $210,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-03-03 Employment end: 2028-08-19 Worker positions: 1 | Jersey City, NJ | 02/24/2025 | 08/20/2025 |
| Marqeta, Inc. | Principle Software Engineer | $280,000I-200-24277-383954 Reported wage: $280,000–$300,000 / year Annualized: $280,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-10-10 Employment end: 2027-10-14 Worker positions: 1 | Dublin, CA | 10/03/2024 | 10/15/2024 |
| Zscaler, Inc. | Principle Software Engineer | $240,000I-200-24216-242962 Reported wage: $240,000–$260,000 / year Annualized: $240,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-08-09 Employment end: 2027-08-12 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 08/02/2024 | 08/13/2024 |
| Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC | Principle Software Engineer | $155,000I-200-24205-215559 Reported wage: $155,000–$170,000 / year Annualized: $155,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-07-30 Employment end: 2027-09-02 Worker positions: 1 | Tampa, FL | 07/23/2024 | 09/03/2024 |
| Pitney Bowes Inc. | Principle Software Engineer | $135,000I-200-24157-074561 Reported wage: $135,000 / year Annualized: $135,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-06-12 Employment end: 2027-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Shelton, CT | 06/05/2024 | 07/01/2024 |
| The Broad Institute, Inc. | Principle Software Engineer | $155,000I-200-24117-929172 Reported wage: $155,000 / year Annualized: $155,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-05-03 Employment end: 2027-06-02 Worker positions: 1 | Cambridge, MA | 04/26/2024 | 06/03/2024 |
| Idexx Laboratories Inc. | Principle Software Engineer | $128,000I-200-24065-770777 Reported wage: $128,000–$133,000 / year Annualized: $128,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-03-12 Employment end: 2027-04-30 Worker positions: 1 | Westbrook, ME | 03/05/2024 | 05/01/2024 |
| Saisir Inc | Principle Software Engineer | $120,328I-200-24019-651207 Reported wage: $120,328 / year Annualized: $120,328 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-01-25 Employment end: 2027-01-17 Worker positions: 1 | Addison, TX | 01/18/2024 | 01/18/2024 |
| Ana-Data Consulting, Inc. | Principle Software Engineer / Developer | $120,000I-200-24012-637377 Reported wage: $120,000 / year Annualized: $120,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-01-22 Employment end: 2027-01-14 Worker positions: 1 | Hoboken, NJ | 01/12/2024 | 01/15/2024 |
| Ana-Data Consulting, Inc. | Principle Software Engineer / Developer | $120,000I-200-24012-637526 Reported wage: $120,000 / year Annualized: $120,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-01-22 Employment end: 2027-01-14 Worker positions: 1 | Hoboken, NJ | 01/12/2024 | 01/15/2024 |
| Bank Of The West | Principle Software Engineer | $105,518I-200-20357-976237 Reported wage: $105,518–$160,000 / year Annualized: $105,518 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2023-12-19 Employment end: 2023-12-27 Worker positions: 1 | Tempe, AZ | 12/22/2020 | 12/28/2020 |
| Amgen Inc. | Principle Software Engineer 20516.925.15 | $158,000I-200-23331-525461 Reported wage: $158,000 / year Annualized: $158,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2023-12-04 Employment end: 2027-05-13 Worker positions: 1 | Thousand Oaks, CA | 11/27/2023 | 05/14/2024 |
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