H-1B Principal Engineer Salary in Denver, CO
Based on DOL LCA prevailing wage data · Updated June 2026
$185K
Median Salary
$158K
25th Percentile
$218K
75th Percentile
DOL Prevailing Wage Levels — Denver, CO
| Wage Level | Description | Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level II | Entry to mid-level, some supervision required | $129,000 |
| Level III ★ | Experienced, works independently (most common) | $157,000 |
| Level IV | Senior / Lead, sets direction for others | $213,000 |
Source: DOL Foreign Labor Certification Data Center, OES Survey. Colorado wage area. Level III is the prevailing wage most commonly cited on H-1B LCA filings.
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Colorado has a flat 4.4% state income tax.
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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).