Principal Engineer salaries
Average salary
$176.5–302.2K/ year
25th percentile
$134.8K
75th percentile
$373.9K
Based on
4 jobs
Salary by seniority
| Level | Average | Board baseline | vs. board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $161.5–273.9K | $156.2–229.4K | +13% |
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- What is the average salary for Principal Engineer?
- The average salary for Principal Engineer is $176,450.00 – $302,175.00 per year, based on 4 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.