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Principal Software Engineer/Developer
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
124
Total Petitions
$134,227
Avg Salary
$132,413
Median Salary
$125,429 – $141,170
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$125,429
Median
$132,413
Average
$134,227
75th Percentile
$141,170
Based on 124 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
MA
Massachusetts124 petitions · $134,227
Top Employers Hiring Principal Software Engineer/Developers
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fidelity Technology Group, Llc | 64 | $134,900 | |
| 2 | Fidelity Technology Group, Llc D/B/A Fidelity Investments | 53 | $133,347 | |
| 3 | Fidelity Technology Group | 2 | $141,170 | |
| 4 | National Charitable Services Llc D/B/A Fidelity Investments | 2 | $139,256 | |
| 5 | Fidelity Technology Group Llc | 1 | $132,080 | |
| 6 | Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company D/B/A Fidelity Investments | 1 | $125,537 | |
| 7 | Fidelity Workplace Investing Llc D/B/A Fidelity Investments | 1 | $125,429 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Principal Software Engineer/Developer
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 124 certified H1B petitions for Principal Software Engineer/Developer positions. The average H1B salary for Principal Software Engineer/Developer is $134,227, with a median of $132,413. The middle 50% of salaries range from $125,429 to $141,170. Massachusetts is the most common work state, accounting for 124 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.