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Principal Software Development Engineer
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
83
Total Petitions
$225,379
Avg Salary
$230,000
Median Salary
$212,202 – $247,100
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$212,202
Median
$230,000
Average
$225,379
75th Percentile
$247,100
Based on 83 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
WA
Washington48 petitions · $232,651
CA
California15 petitions · $219,956
VA
Virginia7 petitions · $250,719
MA
Massachusetts5 petitions · $173,228
RI
Rhode Island4 petitions · $210,579
PA
Pennsylvania2 petitions · $152,623
IL
Illinois1 petitions · $297,307
TX
Texas1 petitions · $173,791
Top Employers Hiring Principal Software Development Engineers
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon.Com Services Llc | 39 | $238,520 | |
| 2 | Zscaler, Inc. | 8 | $233,830 | |
| 3 | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. | 5 | $238,990 | |
| 4 | Cargurus, Inc. | 4 | $187,875 | |
| 5 | Fortinet, Inc. | 4 | $195,983 | |
| 6 | Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 4 | $242,026 | |
| 7 | Expedia, Inc. | 3 | $197,725 | |
| 8 | Cvs Shared Services Resources Llc | 2 | $219,000 | |
| 9 | Amazon Advertising Llc | 1 | $214,300 | |
| 10 | Infinera Corporation | 1 | $226,158 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Principal Software Development Engineer
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 83 certified H1B petitions for Principal Software Development Engineer positions. The average H1B salary for Principal Software Development Engineer is $225,379, with a median of $230,000. The middle 50% of salaries range from $212,202 to $247,100. Washington is the most common work state, accounting for 48 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.