Principal Engineer salaries
Average salary
$136.7–227.5K/ year
25th percentile
$111.1K
75th percentile
$254K
Based on
21 jobs
Salary by seniority
| Level | Average | Board baseline | vs. board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $133.5–222.3K | $116.5–173.4K | +23% |
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- What is the average salary for Principal Engineer?
- The average salary for Principal Engineer is $136,704.00 – $227,502.00 per year, based on 21 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.