Principal Software Engineer salaries
Average salary
$159.1–249K/ year
25th percentile
$133.4K
75th percentile
$309.6K
Based on
9 jobs
Salary by seniority
| Level | Average | Board baseline | vs. board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $159.1–249K | $155–227.1K | +7% |
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- What is the average salary for Principal Software Engineer?
- The average salary for Principal Software Engineer is $159,101.00 – $249,000.00 per year, based on 9 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
- How is the salary figure for Principal Software 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.