H-1B Principal, Software Engineer (L5) Salary
The median H-1B base salary for a Principal, Software Engineer (L5) is $240,433, across 28 certified LCAs.
Median wage
$240,433
Average wage
$239,294
90th percentile
$276,332
Certified LCAs
28
Salary distribution
Annualized base salary on certified LCAs. Excludes bonus and stock.
25th
Median
75th
90th
- Lowest
- $186,826
- 25th
- $214,643
- Median
- $240,433
- Average
- $239,294
- 90th
- $276,332
- Highest
- $294,525
Based on 28 certified base wages, annualized.
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Top H-1B sponsors for Principal, Software Engineer (L5)
Employers ranked by certified LCA volume for this role.
| Company↕ | LCAs↕ | Median▼ |
|---|---|---|
| Twilio, Inc. | 28 | $240,433 |