Principal Software Engineer Salary

$180,984

Average Compensation

$180,984

National Average

How much does a Principal Software Engineer make?

The average salary for a Principal Software Engineer is $180,984 per year. Typical salary ranges from $139,646 (at 25% percentile) to $212,401 (at 75% percentile). In addition to the base salary Principal Software Engineers pay may include bonuses, commissions, profit sharing, stock options and RSUs. Average salary for Principal Software Engineers usually increases with experience . Principal Software Engineers salary also varies based on where the position is located



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