H-1B Principal Engineer Salary in Boston, MA
Based on DOL LCA prevailing wage data · Updated June 2026
$200K
Median Salary
$172K
25th Percentile
$235K
75th Percentile
DOL Prevailing Wage Levels — Boston, MA
| Wage Level | Description | Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level II | Entry to mid-level, some supervision required | $140,000 |
| Level III ★ | Experienced, works independently (most common) | $170,000 |
| Level IV | Senior / Lead, sets direction for others | $230,000 |
Source: DOL Foreign Labor Certification Data Center, OES Survey. Massachusetts wage area. Level III is the prevailing wage most commonly cited on H-1B LCA filings.
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Massachusetts has a flat 5% income tax with a 4% surtax on income above $1M.
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Salary data compiled from DOL LCA disclosure files and OES prevailing wage surveys. Updated from the latest available data (2025 OES survey, 2024–2026 LCA filings).