Principal Software Engineer salaries
Average salary
$207.8–279.9K/ year
25th percentile
$171.7K
75th percentile
$323.8K
Based on
6 jobs
Salary by seniority
| Level | Average | Board baseline | vs. board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $207.8–279.9K | $148.3–214.8K | +34% |
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- What is the average salary for Principal Software Engineer?
- The average salary for Principal Software Engineer is $207,758.00 – $279,908.00 per year, based on 6 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.