H-1B Principal Engineer I - Software Salary
The median H-1B base salary for a Principal Engineer I - Software is $133,008, across 32 certified LCAs.
Median wage
$133,008
Average wage
$138,360
90th percentile
$162,171
Certified LCAs
32
Salary distribution
Annualized base salary on certified LCAs. Excludes bonus and stock.
25th
Median
75th
90th
- Lowest
- $105,881
- 25th
- $127,166
- Median
- $133,008
- Average
- $138,360
- 90th
- $162,171
- Highest
- $173,763
Based on 32 certified base wages, annualized.
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Top H-1B sponsors for Principal Engineer I - Software
Employers ranked by certified LCA volume for this role.
| Company↕ | LCAs↕ | Median▼ |
|---|---|---|
| Hughes Network Systems LLC | 32 | $133,008 |