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Principal Engineer, Systems Engineering: H-1B salaries
61 labor condition applications used the job title Principal Engineer, Systems Engineering. Median offered base salary $126,090; middle half $120,682–$133,494.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwell Collins Inc. | 47 | $126,090 |
| Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation | 8 | $116,834 |
| Verizon Data Services LLC | 2 | $125,426 |
| B/E Aerospace, Inc. | 2 | $130,426 |
| Goodrich Corporation | 1 | $141,378 |
| Wabtec US Rail, Inc. | 1 | $173,200 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level II (qualified) | $137,259 |
| Level III (experienced) | $120,682 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $130,062 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 17 | $120,682 |
| FY2024 | 13 | $126,090 |
| FY2025 | 21 | $126,090 |
| FY2026 | 10 | $133,494 |
Cities
- Cedar Rapids, IA30
- Melbourne, FL12
- Rockford, IL6
- Cumming, GA3
- Temple Terrace, FL2
- Everett, WA2
- Rockford, IA1
- Cupertino, CA1
- Bothell, WA1
- Gambrills, MD1
- Wilsonville, OR1
- San Ramon, CA1
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).