Principal Engineer salaries
Average salary
$187.4–290.5K/ year
25th percentile
$159.1K
75th percentile
$369.1K
Based on
8 jobs
Salary by seniority
| Level | Average | Board baseline | vs. board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $175.4–271.3K | $155–227.1K | +17% |
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- What is the average salary for Principal Engineer?
- The average salary for Principal Engineer is $187,431.00 – $290,530.00 per year, based on 8 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
- How is the salary figure for Principal Engineer calculated?
- These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.