Principal Engineer salaries
Average salary
$136.5–223.8K/ year
25th percentile
$107.5K
75th percentile
$255.8K
Based on
24 jobs
Salary by seniority
| Level | Average | Board baseline | vs. board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $133.7–219.1K | $115.3–170.4K | +23% |
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- What is the average salary for Principal Engineer?
- The average salary for Principal Engineer is $136,491.00 – $223,793.00 per year, based on 24 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.