36 companies filed H-1B applications for Principal Designer roles (through FY2026), ranked by filing volume from U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data.
| # | Employer | H-1B filings | Avg. wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Microsoft Corporation | 5 | $197,057 |
| 2 | THE WORLEYPARSONS GROUP | 4 | $143,411 |
| 3 | IDEO, LP | 4 | $95,340 |
| 4 | KBR, INC. | 4 | $125,538 |
| 5 | FROG DESIGN, INC. | 3 | $83,911 |
| 6 | TECHNIP USA, INC. | 3 | $136,358 |
| 7 | RACHELY ROTEM STUDIO LLC | 3 | $39,957 |
| 8 | Observable, Inc. | 2 | $165,000 |
| 9 | ONE AND COMPANY DESIGN INC. | 2 | $133,128 |
| 10 | T&M ASSOCIATES | 2 | $120,016 |
| 11 | OpenPlay, Inc. | 2 | $108,700 |
| 12 | Red Oak Tech Inc | 2 | $218,400 |
| 13 | IHI E&C INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | 2 | $103,124 |
| 14 | MARKFORGED, INC. | 2 | $100,523 |
| 15 | NetSpring Data, Inc. | 2 | $162,500 |
| 16 | CHERMAYEFF & GEISMAR STUDIO LLC | 2 | $112,000 |
| 17 | TECHNIP ENERGIES USA, INC. | 2 | $135,312 |
| 18 | THE YES PLATFORM, INC | 1 | $200,000 |
| 19 | ALLSTATES TECHNICAL SERVICES, LLC | 1 | $86,534 |
| 20 | VISA U.S.A. INC. | 1 | $127,504 |
| 21 | AOL LLC | 1 | $65,437 |
| 22 | ArchID Designs LLC | 1 | $54,787 |
| 23 | CLOUDERA | 1 | $210,000 |
| 24 | EURO-PRO OPERATING LLC | 1 | $116,800 |
| 25 | HERE NORTH AMERICA, LLC | 1 | $139,940 |
| State | H-1B filings |
|---|---|
| California | 22 |
| Texas | 17 |
| New York | 9 |
| Washington | 6 |
| Massachusetts | 3 |
Counts are H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) from public U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data, whatever their outcome (certified, denied or withdrawn). Wages shown are the offered annual wage on the filing, not a guarantee of pay.