OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Software Engineer Principal
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 recordsSoftware Engineer Principal insights
Total filings191All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$149,850187 eligible salary records
Employer names46Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$130,000–$173,725Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*26 filings$159,066 median · n=26
*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 · 187 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Software Engineer Principal161
$151,878 median · n=158 eligible
Software Engineer Principal I6
$120,000 median · n=6 eligible
Software Engineer Principal/Salesforce Technical Lead4
$127,941 median · n=4 eligible
Software Engineer Principal - Hybris3
$136,552 median · n=3 eligible
Software Engineer Principal - Sap3
$143,416 median · n=3 eligible
Software Engineer Principal Senior3
$165,000 median · n=3 eligible
Software Engineer Principal Specialist3
$150,031 median · n=2 eligible
It Software Engineer Principal1
$156,703 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Atlanta, GA28
$172,905 median · n=28 eligible
Pittsburgh, PA15
$140,150 median · n=15 eligible
Houston, TX14
$126,485 median · n=13 eligible
Scottsdale, AZ8
$138,299 median · n=8 eligible
Broomfield, CO7
$109,373 median · n=6 eligible
Holtsville, NY6
$148,643 median · n=6 eligible
Fremont, CA5
$184,887 median · n=5 eligible
Marietta, GA5
$160,500 median · n=5 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
97.9%Certified LCAs
Certified187 97.9%
Denied3 1.6%
Withdrawn1 0.5%
Denominator: all 191 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Home Depot Management Company LLC34
$181,125 median · n=34 eligible
The Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc.29
$135,000 median · n=29 eligible
Home Depot Product Authority, LLC19
$160,500 median · n=19 eligible
Siemens Industry Software Inc.15
$157,664 median · n=15 eligible
Usa Waste-Management Resources, LLC13
$124,842 median · n=12 eligible
The Reinalt-Thomas Corporation9
$140,046 median · n=9 eligible
Zebra Technologies Corporation9
$148,295 median · n=9 eligible
Sagent M&C, LLC8
$133,349 median · n=8 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$149,850Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$115,444
25th percentile$130,000
Median (50th)$149,850
75th percentile$173,725
90th percentile$190,136
n=187 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
191 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc. | Software Engineer Principal | $146,000I-200-26162-006680 Reported wage: $146,000 / year Annualized: $146,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-18 Employment end: 2029-06-21 Worker positions: 1 | Pittsburgh, PA | 06/11/2026 | 06/22/2026 |
| Fis Management Services, LLC | Software Engineer Principal | $250,000I-200-26152-969994 Reported wage: $250,000 / year Annualized: $250,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-08 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Jacksonville, FL | 06/01/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Fis Management Services, LLC | Software Engineer Principal | $250,000I-200-26152-969995 Reported wage: $250,000 / year Annualized: $250,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-08 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Snellville, GA | 06/01/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| The Reinalt-Thomas Corporation | Software Engineer Principal - Hybris | $157,934I-200-26141-937573 Reported wage: $157,934–$179,306.92 / year Annualized: $157,934 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-29 Employment end: 2029-11-15 Worker positions: 1 | Phoenix, AZ | 05/21/2026 | 11/16/2026 |
| Home Depot Management Company, LLC | Software Engineer Principal | $177,879.4I-200-26127-884723 Reported wage: $177,879.4 / year Annualized: $177,879 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-14 Employment end: 2029-10-21 Worker positions: 1 | Atlanta, GA | 05/07/2026 | 10/22/2026 |
| Siemens Industry Software Inc. | Software Engineer Principal | $160,197.9I-200-26107-807454 Reported wage: $160,197.9 / year Annualized: $160,198 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-24 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Mason, OH | 04/17/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Home Depot Management Company, LLC | Software Engineer Principal | $195,000I-200-26103-788281 Reported wage: $195,000 / year Annualized: $195,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-20 Employment end: 2029-09-14 Worker positions: 1 | Round Rock, TX | 04/13/2026 | 09/15/2026 |
| Home Depot Management Company, LLC | Software Engineer Principal | $194,940I-200-26093-755908 Reported wage: $194,940 / year Annualized: $194,940 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-10 Employment end: 2029-09-24 Worker positions: 1 | Atlanta, GA | 04/03/2026 | 09/25/2026 |
| Home Depot Management Company, LLC | Software Engineer Principal | $195,000I-200-26079-720085 Reported wage: $195,000 / year Annualized: $195,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-27 Employment end: 2029-09-12 Worker positions: 1 | Atlanta, GA | 03/20/2026 | 09/13/2026 |
| Home Depot Management Company LLC | Software Engineer Principal | $193,151.88I-200-26079-720156 Reported wage: $193,151.88 / year Annualized: $193,152 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-27 Employment end: 2029-09-12 Worker positions: 1 | Atlanta, GA | 03/20/2026 | 09/13/2026 |
| Zebra Technologies Corporation | Software Engineer Principal | $148,990I-200-26077-712429 Reported wage: $148,990–$207,000 / year Annualized: $148,990 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-25 Employment end: 2029-08-30 Worker positions: 1 | Holtsville, NY | 03/18/2026 | 08/31/2026 |
| Zebra Technologies Corporation | Software Engineer Principal | $148,990I-200-26076-710390 Reported wage: $148,990–$207,000 / year Annualized: $148,990 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-24 Employment end: 2029-08-21 Worker positions: 1 | Holtsville, NY | 03/17/2026 | 08/22/2026 |
| Directv, LLC | It Software Engineer Principal 2 | $195,000I-200-26068-688565 Reported wage: $195,000 / year Annualized: $195,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-16 Employment end: 2029-04-05 Worker positions: 1 | El Segundo, CA | 03/09/2026 | 04/06/2026 |
| Zebra Technologies Corporation | Software Engineer Principal | $148,295I-200-26063-680768 Reported wage: $148,295–$207,000 / year Annualized: $148,295 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-11 Employment end: 2029-06-06 Worker positions: 1 | Holtsville, NY | 03/04/2026 | 06/07/2026 |
| The Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc. | Software Engineer Principal | $143,500I-200-26050-652409 Reported wage: $143,500 / year Annualized: $143,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-26 Employment end: 2029-04-05 Worker positions: 1 | Pittsburgh, PA | 02/19/2026 | 04/06/2026 |
| Fis Management Services, LLC | Software Engineer Principal | $184,608.58I-200-26013-554334 Reported wage: $184,608.58 / year Annualized: $184,609 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-21 Employment end: 2029-03-14 Worker positions: 1 | Jacksonville, FL | 01/13/2026 | 03/15/2026 |
| Fis Management Services, LLC | Software Engineer Principal | $184,608.58I-200-26013-554335 Reported wage: $184,608.58 / year Annualized: $184,609 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-21 Employment end: 2029-03-14 Worker positions: 1 | Suwanee, GA | 01/13/2026 | 03/15/2026 |
| Home Depot Management Company LLC | Software Engineer Principal | $199,351.35I-200-25365-519785 Reported wage: $199,351.35 / year Annualized: $199,351 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-08 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Pflugerville, TX | 12/31/2025 | 07/01/2026 |
| The Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc. | Software Engineer Principal | $128,000I-200-25350-487310 Reported wage: $128,000 / year Annualized: $128,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-23 Employment end: 2028-12-22 Worker positions: 1 | Pittsburgh, PA | 12/16/2025 | 12/23/2025 |
| USA Waste-Management Resources, LLC | Software Engineer Principal/Salesforce Technical Lead | $149,718I-200-25350-487899 Reported wage: $149,718–$206,430 / year Annualized: $149,718 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-23 Employment end: 2029-02-25 Worker positions: 1 | Houston, TX | 12/16/2025 | 02/26/2026 |
| Prime Therapeutics LLC | It Software Engineer Principal | $156,703.35I-200-25337-455804 Reported wage: $156,703.35 / year Annualized: $156,703 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-10 Employment end: 2028-12-19 Worker positions: 1 | Eagan, MN | 12/03/2025 | 12/20/2025 |
| The Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc. | Software Engineer Principal | $140,754I-200-25330-440071 Reported wage: $140,754 / year Annualized: $140,754 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-04 Employment end: 2028-12-02 Worker positions: 1 | Pittsburgh, PA | 11/26/2025 | 12/03/2025 |
| Zebra Technologies Corporation | Software Engineer Principal | $148,990I-200-25325-430258 Reported wage: $148,990–$207,000 / year Annualized: $148,990 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-01 Employment end: 2029-05-22 Worker positions: 1 | Holtsville, NY | 11/21/2025 | 05/23/2026 |
| The Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc. | Software Engineer Principal Senior | $166,600I-200-25322-418462 Reported wage: $166,600 / year Annualized: $166,600 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-25 Employment end: 2028-11-30 Worker positions: 1 | Farmers Branch, TX | 11/18/2025 | 12/01/2025 |
| The Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc. | Software Engineer Principal | $140,754I-200-25314-394917 Reported wage: $140,754 / year Annualized: $140,754 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-18 Employment end: 2028-11-23 Worker positions: 1 | Pittsburgh, PA | 11/10/2025 | 11/24/2025 |
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