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H-1B Principal System Engineering Salary

The median H-1B base salary for a Principal System Engineering is $179,737, across 40 certified LCAs.

Median wage

$179,737

Average wage

$182,360

90th percentile

$198,236

Certified LCAs

40

Salary distribution

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

25th
Median
75th
90th
Lowest
$164,000
25th
$175,000
Median
$179,737
Average
$182,360
90th
$198,236
Highest
$210,578

Based on 40 certified base wages, annualized.

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Top H-1B sponsors for Principal System Engineering

Employers ranked by certified LCA volume for this role.

CompanyLCAsMedian
AT&T SERVICES, INC.40$179,737

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