Principal Engineer salaries
Average salary
$166.1–221.4K/ year
25th percentile
$111.2K
75th percentile
$260K
Based on
11 jobs
Salary by seniority
| Level | Average | Board baseline | vs. board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $160.5–217.4K | $148.3–214.7K | +4% |
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- What is the average salary for Principal Engineer?
- The average salary for Principal Engineer is $166,092.00 – $221,419.00 per year, based on 11 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.