What is the average salary for Principal Engineer?

The average salary for Principal Engineer is $156,811.00 – $214,574.00 per year, based on 9 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.

Principal Engineer salaries

Average salary

$156.8–214.6K/ year

25th percentile

$108.9K

75th percentile

$240K

Based on

9 jobs

Salary by seniority

Level	Average	Board baseline	vs. board
Senior	$151.4–206.4K	$149.2–220K	-3%

Top locations

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United States

7 jobs

$156.3–210.7K

California, United States

5 jobs

$168.2–235.2K

Top skills

Python

611 jobs

$142.2–210.5K

C++

508 jobs

$149.4–221.6K

Robotics

243 jobs

$136.4–208.3K

Computer Vision

239 jobs

$157.7–239.5K

Machine Learning

214 jobs

$161–247.3K

Motion Planning

214 jobs

$148.7–215.9K

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for Principal Engineer?: The average salary for Principal Engineer is $156,811.00 – $214,574.00 per year, based on 9 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.