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H-1B Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) Salary

The median H-1B base salary for a Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps) is $161,784, across 20 certified LCAs.

Median wage

$161,784

Average wage

$167,273

90th percentile

$206,285

Certified LCAs

20

Salary distribution

Annualized base salary on certified LCAs. Excludes bonus and stock.

25th
Median
75th
90th
Lowest
$135,886
25th
$146,776
Median
$161,784
Average
$167,273
90th
$206,285
Highest
$213,512

Based on 20 certified base wages, annualized.

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4
FY20
4
FY21
2
FY22
6
FY24
4
FY26

Top H-1B sponsors for Principal Engineer, Software Development Engineering (Apps)

Employers ranked by certified LCA volume for this role.

CompanyLCAsMedian
Sandisk Technologies, Inc.4$209,497
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.15$154,699
HGST, Inc.1$153,665

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