H-1B Principal Technologist Salary
The median H-1B base salary for a Principal Technologist is $137,364, across 22 certified LCAs.
Median wage
$137,364
Average wage
$135,671
90th percentile
$164,649
Certified LCAs
22
Salary distribution
Annualized base salary on certified LCAs. Excludes bonus and stock.
25th
Median
75th
90th
- Lowest
- $73,000
- 25th
- $126,250
- Median
- $137,364
- Average
- $135,671
- 90th
- $164,649
- Highest
- $190,000
Based on 22 certified base wages, annualized.
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Top H-1B sponsors for Principal Technologist
Employers ranked by certified LCA volume for this role.
| Company↕ | LCAs↕ | Median▼ |
|---|---|---|
| Omni Design Technologies, Inc. | 1 | $190,000 |
| American Water Works Services Company, Inc. | 1 | $156,000 |
| INFOSYS LIMITED | 5 | $153,046 |
| National Railroad Passenger Corporation | 10 | $135,348 |
| CH2M HILL Engineers, INC | 1 | $118,000 |
| CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | 1 | $109,013 |
| PIONEER CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC | 1 | $104,000 |
| ECLOUD LABS,INC. | 2 | $83,206 |
Salaries by location
Charlotte, NC · $109,013Washington, DC · $133,598Herndon, VA · $146,216Tukwila, WA · $166,317Wilmington, DE · $138,432Maryland Heights, MO · $104,000Tampa, FL · $118,000Atlanta, GA · $134,400Milpitas, CA · $190,000Ashburn, VA · $130,000Plano, TX · $144,310Camden, NJ · $156,000Long Island City, NY · $153,046Melville, NY · $153,046Brambleton, VA · $130,900