U.S. Immigration Data

Priority dates, work visas, and labor market data

Principal Software Engineer salaries

18,879 H-1B & PERM records for "Principal Software Engineer", sourced from U.S. Department of Labor disclosures.

Looking for green-card wait times instead? See EB-1, EB-2 & EB-3 priority dates by country.

Search H-1B & Green Card Salary Data

Source: US Dept of Labor. Represents Base Salary only. Excludes RSUs, signing bonuses, and variable compensation.

18879

Results Found

$146689

Average Salary

$37326

Minimum

$954000

Maximum

Active filters: Job: Principal Software Engineer
Employer Role Location Salary Program Filing Date
Gigamon, Inc. Principal Software Engineer Heathrow, FL $165240 - $259500 H-1B Apr 24, 2025
Waters Technologies Corporation Principal Software Engineer Milford, MA $165238 H-1B Jul 11, 2025
Conga Corporation Principal Software Engineer Houston, TX $165200 H-1B Mar 17, 2026
Conga Corporation Principal Software Engineer Houston, TX $165200 H-1B Mar 19, 2026
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. Principal Software Engineer In Test Santa Clara, CA $165200 - $306800 H-1B Mar 12, 2025
National Railroad Passenger Corporation Principal Software Engineer $165173 Green Card Sep 16, 2024
National Railroad Passenger Corporation Senior Principal Software Engineer $165173 - $179300 Green Card Oct 3, 2024
EAB Global, Inc. Principal Software Engineer $165173 - $170000 Green Card Oct 9, 2024
National Railroad Passenger Corporation Principal Software Engineer $165173 - $179300 Green Card Oct 28, 2024
National Railroad Passenger Corporation Principal Software Engineer $165173 Green Card Nov 26, 2024
Appian Corporation Principal Software Engineer $165173 Green Card Jul 23, 2024
ArdentSky, LLC Principal Software Engineer $165173 Green Card Oct 31, 2024
Machfu, Inc. Senior Principal Software Engineer $165173 Green Card Jan 26, 2024
Accompany Health, Inc Principal Software Engineer $165173 Green Card Jun 28, 2024
National Railroad Passenger Corporation Senior Principal Software Engineer Adobe $165173 - $185900 Green Card Apr 2, 2024
Retail Services and Systems, Inc. (dba … Principal Software Engineer Bethesda, MD $165173 - $179220 H-1B Feb 16, 2024
Comcast Cable Communications, LLC Principal Software Engineer (Data) Germantown, MD $165173 - $234540 H-1B Nov 10, 2023
Retail Services and Systems, Inc. (dba … Principal Software Engineer Maryland, MD $165173 - $179220 H-1B Feb 12, 2024
WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. Principal Software Engineer Bentonville, AR $165151 H-1B May 20, 2022
Dell USA L.P. Senior Principal Software Engineer - IT Round Rock, TX $165144 H-1B Sep 26, 2024
Cognex Corporation Principal Software Engineer, Team Lead Natick, MA $165100 H-1B Apr 23, 2026
American Tower Corporation Principal Software Engineer $165099 Green Card Oct 31, 2024
SVB Financial Group Principal Software Engineer Santa Clara, CA $165083 - $193040 H-1B May 7, 2020
MICROSOFT CORPORATION PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER REDMOND, WA $165073 H-1B Mar 13, 2015
iRobot Corporation Principal Software Engineer Bedford, MA $165070 H-1B May 6, 2022
Itron Inc. Principal Software Engineer San Jose, CA $165070 H-1B Jan 25, 2023
Fieldera, Inc. Principal Software Engineer Aliso Viejo, CA $165054 H-1B Apr 20, 2022
AT&T SERVICES, INC. Principal Software Engineer $165043 - $211900 Green Card Nov 27, 2023
The Broad Institute, Inc. Principal Software Engineer Cambridge, MA $165025 H-1B Sep 22, 2021
VERITAS TECHNOLOGIES LLC SR. PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA $165011 H-1B Jun 13, 2018
Casa Systems, Inc. Principal Software Engineer Redmond, WA $165000 H-1B May 4, 2022
WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. PRINCIPAL SOFTWARE ENGINEER SAN BRUNO, CA $165000 H-1B Jan 30, 2015
WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. Principal Software Engineer BENTONVILLE, AR $165000 Green Card Nov 5, 2014
FMR LLC Principal Software Engineer/Developer $165000 - $175000 Green Card Nov 8, 2024
Finicity Corporation Principal Software Engineer Salt Lake City, UT $165000 - $264000 H-1B Dec 11, 2025
Mastercard Technologies, LLC Principal Software Engineer O'Fallon, MO $165000 - $264000 H-1B Dec 18, 2025
MedAcuity LLC Principal Software Engineer Westford, MA $165000 H-1B Dec 19, 2025
Nomura Holding America, Inc. Vice President, Principal Software Engineer NEW YORK, NY $165000 - $185000 H-1B May 20, 2026
Mastercard Technologies, LLC Principal Software Engineer O’Fallon, MO $165000 - $264000 H-1B Jan 16, 2026
W&T Offshore Inc. Senior Principal Software Engineer Houston, TX $165000 H-1B May 1, 2026
Mastercard Technologies, LLC Principal Software Engineer O’Fallon, MO $165000 - $264000 H-1B Nov 3, 2025
DataEconomy, Inc. Principal Software Engineer Rutherford, NJ $165000 H-1B Jun 18, 2026
Finicity Corporation Principal Software Engineer Salt Lake City, UT $165000 - $264000 H-1B Nov 14, 2025
Mastercard Technologies, LLC Principal Software Engineer O’Fallon, MO $165000 - $264000 H-1B Nov 13, 2025
Thomas Jefferson University Principal Software Engineer Fort Washington, PA $165000 H-1B Nov 18, 2025
RELX, Inc. Consulting/Principal Software Engineer Raleigh, NC $165000 H-1B Nov 19, 2025
RELX, Inc. Consulting/Principal Software Engineer Cary, NC $165000 H-1B Nov 19, 2025
OT Technology, Inc. Sr. Principal Software Engineer, Analytics $165000 Green Card Dec 18, 2024
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. Principal Software Engineer $165000 Green Card Jun 29, 2024
Mastercard International Incorporated Principal Software Engineer $165000 - $264000 Green Card Oct 29, 2024
About This Data
Data Source

This data comes from the U.S. Department of Labor's public disclosure files for H-1B (temporary work visa) and green card (PERM labor certification) applications.

What You Can Find
  • H-1B Salaries: Wages offered to H-1B specialty occupation workers
  • Green Card Salaries: Wages offered for green card sponsorship (PERM) positions
  • Employer Information: Which companies sponsor most workers
  • Location Data: Salary differences by state and city
How to Use This Data
  • Research salaries for your role at specific companies
  • Compare offers across different locations
  • Look up the green card (PERM) wage level for a role and employer
  • Understand market rates for salary negotiations
Note: This data shows wages from official DOL filings. Actual compensation may include additional benefits, bonuses, and equity not reflected here.
Cite or link to this database

This is a free, public reference built from official U.S. Department of Labor disclosure files (10M+ H-1B and PERM records). Writers, forums, and resource lists are welcome to link to it — no permission needed.