Principal Engineer Salary

$164,560

Average Compensation

$164,560

National Average

How much does a Principal Engineer make?

The average salary for a Principal Engineer is $164,560 per year. Typical salary ranges from $129,804 (at 25% percentile) to $191,776 (at 75% percentile). In addition to the base salary Principal Engineers pay may include bonuses, commissions, profit sharing, stock options and RSUs. Average salary for Principal Engineers usually increases with experience . Principal Engineers salary also varies based on where the position is located



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