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Principal Engineer
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
155
Total Petitions
$179,662
Avg Salary
$178,443
Median Salary
$150,800 – $206,400
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$150,800
Median
$178,443
Average
$179,662
75th Percentile
$206,400
Based on 155 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
CA
California72 petitions · $198,432
TX
Texas30 petitions · $176,262
GA
Georgia8 petitions · $165,099
MI
Michigan6 petitions · $136,485
WA
Washington4 petitions · $231,141
NJ
New Jersey4 petitions · $159,054
MN
Minnesota4 petitions · $174,964
AZ
Arizona3 petitions · $179,252
IL
Illinois3 petitions · $128,328
MA
Massachusetts3 petitions · $150,250
Top Employers Hiring Principal Engineers
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (Tema) | 14 | $187,427 | |
| 2 | Autodesk, Inc. | 9 | $184,778 | |
| 3 | Arm, Inc. | 6 | $166,188 | |
| 4 | Mediatek Usa Inc. | 4 | $195,500 | |
| 5 | Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | 4 | $213,196 | |
| 6 | Comerica Management Company | 4 | $154,625 | |
| 7 | Edwards Lifesciences Llc | 3 | $149,159 | |
| 8 | Roblox Corporation | 3 | $312,953 | |
| 9 | Atlassian Us, Inc. | 3 | $227,833 | |
| 10 | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company | 3 | $157,855 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Principal Engineer
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 155 certified H1B petitions for Principal Engineer positions. The average H1B salary for Principal Engineer is $179,662, with a median of $178,443. The middle 50% of salaries range from $150,800 to $206,400. California is the most common work state, accounting for 72 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.